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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. You can subscribe to Palliative Care News here: Subscribe today! The company operates more than 250 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia, caring for roughly 200,000 patients and families annually.

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Startup The Wound Company on the Hunt for Hospice Partnerships

Hospice News

“And in the hospice segment, there’s even less certified wound care expertise because the goals are palliative. The Wound Company uses predictive analytics and multi-channel communications to identify patients with wound care needs and ensure service delivery.

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

Jennifer Ritzau, vice president of medical staff services at HopeHealth, a Rhode Island-based hospice, palliative and home care provider. She also serves as medical director of palliative care at the nonprofit organization. “I I think increasingly in our world, sadly, many rural people are alone.

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Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

Traditions Health

As you begin the delicate conversation about choosing hospice care, make sure you cover the following talking points. Define hospice care for patients or caregivers. It is important to assure them that as their illness progresses, so will the level of care they receive to meet their clinical needs.

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Common Questions About Hospice Care

Traditions Health

Hospice care provides a holistic way of managing feelings of pain and loneliness by allowing an individual to live as comfortably and as fully as possible. What Is Included in Hospice Care? Hospice care involves palliative care, such as symptom and pain relief, as opposed to curative measures.