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Optum’s LHC Group Acquisition Expected to Close in Q1 2023

Hospice News

The anticipated acquisition of LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG) by the UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum is now expected to close during the first quarter of 2023. Optum in April announced its agreement to purchase the Lafayette, Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider for $5.5 billion. Initially expected to close this year, LHC Group today filed a report with the U.S.

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Nurse of the Week: Kassondra Josey Helps Save Passenger 30,000 Feet in the Air

Daily Nurse

When a passenger got sick mid-flight, Atrium Health Lincoln nurse Kassondra Josey jumped in to help save his life. In a less-than-ideal location, Josey relied on her training and rendered aid until the plane could make an emergency landing, and that’s why Josey is our Nurse of the Week. On a flight back from Las […].

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Voices: Maxwell Healthcare’s Jennifer Maxwell on How to Prepare for 2023

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by Maxwell Healthcare Associates. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Jennifer Maxwell, CEO and co-founder, Maxwell Healthcare Associates, to learn how hospice providers are preparing for the year ahead in light of changes set forth by the new rule. She also lays out the steps providers should take in anticipation of OASIS-E and discusses key strategies for addressing recruitment and retention in the new hospice environment.

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Hospice Action Network Honors Congressional Champions with Angel Award

NHPCO

For Immediate Release. December 07, 2022 . (Alexandria, VA) – The Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate group of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is pleased to announce its 2022 Hospice Action Network Angel Award Honorees. This award was created to recognize select members of Congress for their efforts to amplify the voices of patients, families, providers, and those advocating for the vital mission of hospice and palliative care in supporting

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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End of life discussions are difficult, but incredibly important

Living Assistance Services

Each life has a beginning and an end, but discussing a loved one’s final plans can be a difficult and emotionally daunting conversation.

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Solace Family Shares Recipes of Love

Solace

Chocolate Gravy. Cowboy Caviar. Mom’s Chocolate Pie. Mum’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oatmeal Ice Box Cookies. Thanksgiving Rolls. For many people, the smells and flavors of a favorite family recipe can instantly transport them back to memories shared with loved ones who have passed away, and simultaneously spark both grief and joy connected to that person.

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Alzheimer's News! New Blood Test Can Detect "Toxic" Protein Years Before Alzheimer's Symptoms Emerge

Comforcare Home Care

Published in Neuroscience news, December 5, 2022. A new blood test can detect toxic amyloid beta oligomers associated with Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed a laboratory test that can measure levels of amyloid beta oligomers in blood samples.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The colon can be divided into three distinctive functional areas: (1) the cecum and proximal colon, (2) the transverse colon and (3) the distal colon and rectum. Each area performs different roles in preparing the chyme for expulsion.

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SCAN CEO Jain: Don’t Glorify Fee-for-Service to Improve Medicare Advantage

Hospice News

When stakeholders consider ways to improve Medicare Advantage, they should take care not to romanticize fee-for-service Medicare in the process, SCAN Health Plan CEO Dr. Sachin Jain cautions. Medicare Advantage (MA) is a growing force in health care. More MA plans emerge each year and the size of their beneficiary populations continues to grow. While the program currently does not cover hospice outside of the value-based insurance design (VBID) model demonstration , it remains one of the few rei

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