GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

If they’re in a major car crash, they’re going to have more long-term complications probably than a 20-year-old would. This is a very outward sign that they’re entering a new phase in some extent in terms of their health. Emmy: I completely agree in terms of the red flags. ” Emmy: And I said, “Yes.”

Geriatrics 213

Geriatrics Palliative care Palliate Healthcare 213

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JULY 21, 2022

Is UPAC a new term to you? PAC providers include skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), long-term care hospitals (LTCHs), and home health agencies (HHA) [§ 1899B(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act]. This report outlines findings specific to present the prototype for the Unified PAC (UPAC) PPS.

Long-term care 105

Long-term care Bathing Medicare Care coordination 105

Hospice News

JULY 21, 2022

Next year could be a “doozy” for hospices in terms of fallout from government audits and process improvements, Harper told Hospice News. The hardest part for providers is that we’re not seeing any bills in Congress right now that would make a permanent extension of the hospice flexibilities.

Hospice 175

Hospice Document Medicare 2023 175

Palliverse

JULY 21, 2022

Bringing closure to long-term relationships. If someone only has six weeks left to live and you make them spend six hours waiting in a clinical setting, you are robbing them of valuable time. Time they could spend doing important things. Having important conversations, meeting people possibly for the last chance to say goodbye.

Palliative care 59

Palliative care Palliate 59