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Balancing the Scales a Complex Proposition in Hospice CON Laws

Hospice News

The intricacies of state certificate of need (CON) laws can shape a hospice’s growth trajectory as well as quality of care. CON laws regulate the influx of new providers stepping into a particular market. These laws are often in flux and their details vary from state to state. Some states have developed a stricter approach, whereas, others are more lax.

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The Life You Save…

Today's Caregiver

Is the text you are about to send worth your life? That is the question you need to ask every time you reach for your phone while driving to text a note, funny message or fleeting thought to friends.

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Hospice, Palliative Care Groups Call for Telehealth Codes on Medicare Claims

Hospice News

A coalition of hospice and palliative care industry groups has urged lawmakers to make billing codes for telehealth available on Medicare hospice claim forms. The organizations called on Congress to require the US. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop and implement Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes or modifiers for telehealth visits. .

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Activity May Improve Longevity for Older Adults

Today's Caregiver

Physical activity is vital for your health. Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic diseases ranging from heart disease to diabetes. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get a minimum of.

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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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Improve Senior Memory With These Simple Strategies

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Find out how to improve senior memory with these simple strategies. Remember mastering the order of the colors of the rainbow in elementary school? A lot of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to learn this feat – one of the many mnemonics we learn that, interestingly, often stay with us for life. As we age, some amount of memory impairment is to be expected; and, naturally, it’s much more pronounced when Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is a factor.

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Caring For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s? Avoid Burnout With These 6 Tips

Interim HealthCare Inc.

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, we don’t have to tell you that what you’re doing is difficult. No matter if you are a spouse, child, family member, or friend, caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally, physically, and mentally draining.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypercalcemia can predispose the myocardium to the toxic effects of digoxin. Concomitant drug therapy with agents such as amiodarone or verapamil can also increase serum digoxin concentrations.

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