Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is prioritizing hospice as the agency cracks down on health care fraud. Increased reimbursement oversight could be on the horizon, lending to a potential rise in whistleblower cases. DOJ counts hospice claims among the root causes of rising Medicare costs in recent years, according to Lisa Miller, deputy assistant attorney general overseeing the department’s Crime Fraud Section.

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AlayaCare

JUNE 13, 2023

Insights from Todd Austin of Home Care Pulse In the world of home care, proper training is crucial for providing efficient and high-quality care. Without any proper training, we’re setting many employees up for frustration when they don’t have the resources, they need to perform their jobs. In home care, there’s about a 100,000-person administrative workforce that gets very little training, and with every scheduler that you lose, you would lose approximately five or ten caregivers.

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Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2023

A minority investor in Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is urging the hospice and home health provider to consider a “full and fair sale process.” The investor – New York-based hedge fund AREX Capital Management, which holds about 4.5% of the shares of Enhabit – brought up the sale idea in a letter sent to the provider’s board of directors. AREX has been an Enhabit investor since its spinoff from Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) in July 2022, according to the fund.

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Together for Short Lives

JUNE 13, 2023

Since Together for Short Lives became aware that Best Interests was to be broadcast, we have been speaking to the producers of the programme to help prepare the children’s palliative care sector and our partner organisations for any impact on services or on audiences and families with children who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. We […] The post Best Interests – Support Resources appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 13, 2023

Ep.16: 5 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover Chris Magleby, COO of HCP, shares 5 proven strategies to keep your people past the first 100 days, and how you can save more than $58,000 per year in recruitment and retention expenses. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript Linda Leekley ( 00:07 ): Hi everyone. I am Linda Leekley, chief Clinical Officer at hcp.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 13, 2023

If you’re a nurse considering a career in politics but haven’t seen any nurses in government yet, then meet Beth Haney, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN. Haney is a councilwoman of Yorba Linda, California, and previously served as mayor in 2020. She’s also the Vice-Chair of the Placentia-Linda Hospital Governing Board and director of the Board of Financial Partners Credit Union.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

JUNE 13, 2023

Knowing the red flags of senior anxiety is a crucial first step in helping someone you love. Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before chalking it up to the normal effects of getting older, consider another culprit: anxiety. Helping a loved one overcome this common condition begins with understanding these and other red flags of senior anxiety, such as: Overreactions to whatever is triggering symptoms Rep

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Elder Care Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

As we age, finding the right senior living option that meets our evolving needs and desires becomes increasingly important. Whether it’s for ourselves or our loved ones, the process of searching for senior living housing can be overwhelming and time-consuming. This is where senior placement agencies or advisors step in, providing invaluable assistance in navigating… The post Assessing Your Senior Living Options appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 13, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Valproic acid is teratogenic and produces spina bifida in 1% to 2% of pregnancies. It is a Pregnancy Category X drug for migraine prophylaxis and a category D drug for all other indications and should be avoided if possible during pregnancy.

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Home With Help

JUNE 13, 2023

Our bones serve as the structural framework that supports our bodies throughout life, and it is crucial to take proactive steps to maintain their strength. Below are some practical methods to bolster your bones and enhance your overall quality of life. We hope this will help you fight, slow down, decrease, and/or prevent bone loss. How Can Exercise Decrease Bone Loss?

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 13, 2023

Nurses must always be prepared to care for patients from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community. Caring for the LGBTQ+ community requires an educated, compassionate, and inclusive approach. As Nurses, we ensure every patient receives the most personalized and competent care possible. Here are some tips to help you provide better care to the LGBTQ+ community.

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