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Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care for Dementia?

Melodia Hospice

Diagnosing a loved one with dementia can be challenging and traumatic. Hospice care may be needed to keep your loved one comfortable and well-cared for as the disease advances. However, many families are unclear if Medicare covers hospice care for people living with dementia.

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Palliative Care’s Value-Based Future

Hospice News

Many believe that the fee-for-service model does not sufficiently support a robust palliative care program, meaning that providers must turn to value-based systems for sustainable reimbursement. There’s tremendous value to patients and also tremendous economic value in palliative care.

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Key Palliative Care Trends to Watch in 2024

Hospice News

Palliative care is an evolving field. Though long-established as a medical specialty, these health care services have yet to reach their full potential due to reimbursement pressures, poor awareness and staffing headwinds. Rising demand In 2024, demand will continue to rise, driven by a number of factors. Census Bureau.

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Palliative Care News’ Top 5 Stories of 2023

Hospice News

A look back at Palliative Care News’ five most-read stories this year paints a picture of trends shaping the serious illness care space. Securing reimbursement — and the promise of value-based contracts — continues to be top of mind for many palliative care providers as they look ahead to 2024.

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

Despite this, in my 20-year career as a palliative care physician, I have yet to see a death doula in the wild. We’ve invited two death doulas, Jane Euler and John Loughnane (who is also a family doc and palliative care physician), to talk about the role of a doula at the end of life. Starting bar is Luckys Indoor/Outdoor.

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Navigating the Journey: Compassionate Hospice Care for Dementia Patients

Hospice of the North Coast

Navigating the journey of a loved one with dementia can be daunting, particularly as the disease progresses. Amidst the challenges, the compassion of hospice care for dementia shines as a beacon of hope, offering comfort, dignity, and understanding during life’s final chapter. Who Makes Up the Hospice Team?

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Evaluating Alternate Payment Models in Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice News

This article is based on a Hospice News discussion with Daniel Schwartz, Chief Strategy Officer at Elara Caring, Devin Woodley, VP of Managed Care Contracting and B2B Sales at VNS Health, Gavin Baumgardner, VP and National Medical Director for Complex and Palliative care at Amedisys, and Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart.