Hospice News

APRIL 14, 2023

UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) sights are set on home-based care, as evidenced by its acquisitions and investments in value-based care. The insurance company’s subsidiary Optum Health recently completed its acquisition of Lousianna-based home health and hospice provider LHC Group for $5.4 billion. Acquiring LHC Group was a key step in UnitedHealth’s larger plan to delve deeper into home-based care, according to President and COO Dirk McMahon.

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AlayaCare

APRIL 14, 2023

Cybersecurity should be a top priority for home-based care IT specialists. With the emergence of digital healthcare solutions and new tech tools specifically designed for homecare, safeguarding patient data is a must – but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you get started, here are the basics of cybersecurity in homecare so you have the knowledge and information necessary to protect your patients’ sensitive data.

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Hospice News

APRIL 14, 2023

Based on current trends, risk-based payment systems will likely shape the future of palliative care. The palliative care market is projected to swell during the next decade. However, no standardized definition exists for “palliative care.” Providers use a range of approaches to providing the service, from consults with advance care planning to short-term transitional care or longer-term symptom management for the chronically ill.

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Today's Caregiver

APRIL 14, 2023

Stories build community and connect us (even if we can’t be physically together). Whether you’re a group of friends, a neighborhood community, or an organization, stories are a great way to learn about and engage with others.

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Hospice News

APRIL 14, 2023

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving towards the development of health equity quality measures for hospices. Last year, the agency convened a technical expert panel (TEP) to study the issue, according to language in its 2024 proposed hospice rule. Among the questions the panel has considered is the addition of new measures to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP).

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 14, 2023

New York passed a bill addressing the state’s nursing shortage. The new legislation permits nursing programs to provide up to one-third of a student’s clinical work in a high-tech simulation environment. A national study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing showed that substituting clinical simulation for up to 50 percent of traditional clinical experiences was an effective model that ensured nursing students were fully prepared to enter their profession.

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American In-Home Care

APRIL 14, 2023

Going into the hospital for surgery is never something we look forward to, although it is a relief to know that a problem is going to be addressed and the necessary care will be provided for healing. What’s not as widely known, however, is that there’s a common and concerning condition that can arise as a result: post-operative delirium. How Do Hospitalizations Lead to Post-Operative Delirium in Older Adults?

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Palliverse

APRIL 14, 2023

Photo by Jerry Yu on Unsplash Easter was about to arrive. At the last minute, I asked my wife and daughter if they had bunny ears I could borrow. They replied yes but they were unable to or me. Just like an Easter Egg a cunning plan was being hatched. Leftover Christmas decorations were examined and a pair of antlers were found. With the addition of cardboard, staples, and a hair tie, bunny ears had been produced out of thin air.

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Nurse Nacole

APRIL 14, 2023

Category: Fundamentals The significant changes associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include synovial membrane proliferation followed by subarticular cartilage and subchondral bone erosion. The precise etiology of RA is unknown.

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Comforcare Home Care

APRIL 14, 2023

April 18, 2023 is tax day. Please be aware of tax fraud scams. According to Internal Revenue Services: "IRS Impostor Scams are aggressive and sophisticated phone scams targeting taxpayers. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS identification badge numbers. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a wire transfer or stored value gift card such as a gift.

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Hospice Promise

APRIL 14, 2023

Being a hospice volunteer may seem challenging, but it also has amazing benefits! Caregiving can be incredibly gratifying, from building strong relationships to developing new skills. Plus, the feeling of knowing you’re positively impacting someone’s life is truly priceless. Are you interested in volunteering? Hospice Promise offers a free online comprehensive training program to prepare you for your journey as a hospice volunteer.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 14, 2023

Every year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) designates the month of April as Minority Health Month. This year’s focus for Minority Health Month is on providing accurate and helpful health information to encourage xxxx. With a Better Health Through Better Understanding theme, Minority Health Month promotes the importance of providing information to diverse groups and populations that is both linguistically and culturally competent.

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Solace

APRIL 14, 2023

What happens when we die? It is a profound question that has been debated for thousands of years. Philosophers, researchers , religious leaders, even late-night talk show hosts and actors have pondered it. The question was even famously posed by Stephen Colbert to Keanu Reaves who replied, “I know the ones that love us will miss us.” While we at Solace Cremation don’t profess to hold the answer to that great mystery, we talked with those who help people at the end of life who are searching for m

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