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Hospices See Potential in Value-Based Contracts, but Referrals Not Guaranteed

Hospice News

Shared savings contracts in value-based care programs can generate revenue for hospices that offer upstream services like palliative care, but that does not guarantee that providers will see an increase in referrals. Hospices nationwide have been developing additional business lines to capitalize on emerging value-based models, including services like PACE, home-based primary care, and palliative care, among others.

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3 Ways to grow your home care agency during challenging times

AlayaCare

The last few years have been challenging for the home care industry. First with the pandemic and now the upcoming post-pandemic recession, many home care agencies are looking for ways to remain resilient and successful during the recession. Thankfully, there are still opportunities for home care organizations to grow, even during the recession. Here are 3 ways to still grow your home care agency during challenging times. 1.

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Nurse Practitioner Liability Report Reveals Malpractice Claim Costs Are on the Rise

Daily Nurse

The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5% since 2017, according to a newly released claim report published by the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a division of Aon Affinity. The Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition highlights the top professional exposures facing […].

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Simple, Effective Strategies You Can Try Today to Improve Memory

Responsive Home Care

Do you recall learning the order of colors of the rainbow as a child? A lot of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master this feat – one of many mnemonics we learn that, interestingly, often stay with us for a lifetime. As we age, it’s expected to experience some level of memory […]. The post Simple, Effective Strategies You Can Try Today to Improve Memory appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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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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Journey to India, Part 3

Elaine Mansfield

Elaine & Vic in temple alley in morning light. Blurry from jet lag, we followed the desk clerk’s vague directions and searched for the temple. Sari-clad women walked through dusty streets behind cows they were taking to pastures and ox carts lumbered along loaded with wood for restaurants. The morning darkness was scented with cooking fires, cow pies, and exhaust spewing trucks.

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I think therefore I am? – On Utopias

Palliverse

From next week I’m joining 199 others to explore the concept of utopias. “To create a future that works, we must work together.” – Margaret Atwood. I’m proud to have been selected as a Fellow in Practical Utopias: An Exploration of the Possible led by @MargaretAtwood on @discolearn! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn and collaborate with 200 changemakers from around the globe to unlock practical solutions to some of humanity’s biggest challenges, the climate crisis bei

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Leading a Meaningful Career in Nephrology Nursing

Minority Nurse

Nephrology nurses are a lifeline for patients who have kidney disease. This week’s National Nephrology Nurses Week helps bring attention to the specialty care nephrology nurses provide and the way they help their patients manage their disease and symptoms. Minority Nurse caught up with Phung Tran, MSN, MBA, RN, a member of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) to find out more about a career in nephrology nursing and her own personal journey to becoming a nephrology nurse.

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Foolproof Ways To Build Better Relationships With Nursing Homes

Hospice Nurse Hero

This post may contain affiliate links. I will make a small commission if you make a purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. Hospice care is delivered anywhere the patient calls home and for many elderly, this includes the nursing home. Learn how you can build better relationships with nursing homes while delivering quality hospice care.

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S3 Ep.1 : How Training Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years, With New Hosts Linda Leekley and Amanda Sternklar

Home Care Pulse

S3 Ep.1 : How Training Has Changed Over the Last 20 Years, With New Hosts Linda Leekley and Amanda Sternklar As we dive into Season 3 of Vision: The Care Leaders Podcast, new hosts, Linda Leekley and Amanda Sternklar, discuss how training has evolved over the last 20 years, and what care providers need to focus on to provide long-term support for industry professionals.

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Monkeypox: What Providers and Care Staff Need to Know

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction. – Signs & Symptoms. – How it Spreads. – Standard Precautions and the Client’s Home. Article Contents: 1. Signs & Symptoms. 2. How it Spreads. 3. Standard Precautions and the Client’s Home. Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.