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Palliative Care A Differentiator For Home Health Operators

Hospice News

Home health care providers are increasingly recognizing the clinical value of palliative care, despite its tricky payer landscape and relatively low margins. Hospices have a much larger presence in the space, but more home health agencies are showing an interest — including companies that provide both of those services.

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Senate Again Takes Up Hospice, Palliative Staffing Bill

Hospice News

have reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA), designed to bolster the field’s shrinking workforce with federal support. . If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains.

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Senators Baldwin and Capito Reintroduce PCHETA

Hospice News

have reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA), designed to bolster the field’s shrinking workforce with federal support. If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains.

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

“Guaranteed Health is redefining the end-of-life-care experience by building a-first-of-its-kind technology and AI-enabled platform that supports patients, caregivers, providers and payers. Cottrell has led the nonprofit hospice organization since September 2016. Carl Derrick as medical director.

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The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care

Traditions Health

The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care If you have a loved one who is living with a chronic or debilitating illness, you have probably heard of ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice care’ and may have simply assumed they were the same. Palliative Care: What Is It? Hospice Care: What Is It?

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NHPCO Welcomes Congressional Reintroduction of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

NHPCO

For Immediate Release July 12, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Network (HAN) are pleased to support the reintroduction of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) in the U.S.

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When It’s Time to Seek Help As A Caregiver

Traditions Health

It is easy to become overwhelmed as a caregiver for someone who is elderly or has a severe illness. Unfortunately, all too many caregivers are reluctant to seek the help they need as they feel it is their responsibility. 6 Signs That Indicate a Need for Caregiver Assistance. 6 Signs That Indicate a Need for Caregiver Assistance.