Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As these programs grow, I think it will become more apparent just how essential these skills are,” Dr. “As these programs grow, I think it will become more apparent just how essential these skills are,” Dr. Alana Sagin, associate professor of hospice and palliative care at Perelman and CARE-7 curriculum director, told Hospice News in an email.

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Hospice News

JULY 20, 2022

Looking ahead to greater reliance on value-based payment models, this approach may become even more critical, according to Igal Ladabaum, co-founder and CEO of Hospi Corp, the medical supply company that developed the Macy Catheter for rapid administration of medication and fluids. “If Historically, the U.S.

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High Peaks Hospice

MARCH 1, 2022

High Peaks Hospice would like to honor our Medical Director, Dr. Curt Gedney for National Doctors Day by sharing information about him with the team. These experiences led him to take a 1-year course in Clinical Pastoral Education – a course that certifies ministers to work in hospitals as chaplains.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2023

As the demand for palliative care continues to grow, so too has the way businesses have bolstered their programs to better serve patients. Providers are consistently looking for new methods to deliver responsive, value-based services that can generate savings and reduce high-acuity utilization. Enter UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

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Hospice News

JUNE 15, 2023

Today, she is the executive director of the program, Idaho-based Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley, which serves an average of 55 patients daily in a largely rural community. I am the new executive director for Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

She previously served as its associate medical director following her fellowship, then moved on to become its director of pediatrics before ascending to her current leadership position. “It Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Appoints Medical Director. Agape Care Group Appoints M&A VP.

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Hospice News

JUNE 29, 2023

Gross is also a medical director at ANX Hospice Care. These are usually chaplains or social workers providing bereavement services, and some hospices also have clinical psychologists or therapists as part of that team. Hospices are not reimbursed enough to support grief care teams,” Gross told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MARCH 25, 2024

The hospice provider also offers palliative care, veteran and bereavement services, and durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies. We had several things offered virtually, some of our chaplain services, patient visits and volunteer care. Stoneridge Hospice launched in 2020. Can you share what led to the start of your services?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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 They’re disconnected socially, physically and distanced from medical support structures. –

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. Afterwards, we chat with the prison’s chaplain, Keith Knauf.

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Hospice News

JULY 15, 2022

The program now is staffed by one full-time and one part-time hospice nurse, as well as a chaplain, home health aides, and a medical social worker. Hospice utilization reached 46.1% in California during 2018, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). This trailed behind the national average of 50.3%

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Hospice News

JUNE 2, 2022

This article is based on a Q&A session with Jason Banks, Senior Director of Post Acute Sales at nVoq, during the Hospice News Palliative Care Conference. The Q&A took place on April 27, 2022. The discussion has been edited for length and clarity. Banks: I ran a hospice and palliative care. We had two palliative care clinics.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Medical directors saw the lowest rate of increase at 0.6% Medical social workers saw an average 4.07% hourly increase, but in terms of productivity tended to have larger caseloads, with a national average of 29.15 Chaplains had the largest caseloads of nearly 40 patients. patients compared to 14.12 for nurses.

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Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

Kaweah Health Hospice staff will oversee the hospice facility’s day-to-day operations and medical care, which will be provided by a team of nurses, home health aides, social workers and chaplains.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

The hospice care team comprises medical experts, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who collectively address the needs of patients and their families. Medical professionals work closely with the patient to develop a personalized plan for effective symptom management. What exactly does hospice care entail?

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Hospice News

APRIL 25, 2022

We have one thing that is different, I think, from most hospices, which is we have a full-time medical director. At several levels of the organization, for case managers, at the operations level also, the chaplain role, we ended up hiring people that we should have never hired. What disciplines or occupations were you seeing?

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs. Chaplains offer spiritual support to patients who wish to receive it. ” Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Emotional and Spiritual Support.

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The Bucket-List Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

With Denise Roberts McKinney, Hospice Care Plus chaplain, officiating and her mother in her bed next to them, the bride and groom were married. Our chief medical director, Dr. Hanan Budeiri (known to all of us as Dr. B) donated refreshments for a reception. Our thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.

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GeriPal

JUNE 29, 2023

On last week’s podcast we interviewed the medical director and the chaplain of the prison’s hospice unit (Hospice in Prison Part 1 ). This week we turn our attention to the inmates. Listen to the podcast and do what you can to help these people, especially those who are dying in prison.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome back to the GeriPal Podcast, Stephanie Rogers, who’s a geriatrician and medical director of UCSF’s, age-friendly health systems. Kellie, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Kellie: Thank you so much. Great to be here. Welcome back, Stephanie. Stephanie: Thank you. Just gigantic.

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