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Hospice Underutilized for Patients with Several Types of Conditions

Hospice News

Terminally ill patients often lack a firm understanding and awareness about their end-of-life care options, a trend researchers across the world are examining more closely. Underserved neurological patients Patients with neurodegenerative diseases are less likely to receive hospice care compared to others, according to a recent study published in the Neurology journal.

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Agentic AI and the future of home-based care: Predictions for 2025 with Adrian Schauer

AlayaCare

In this episode, Adrian Schauer, CEO and co-founder of AlayaCare, shares his top predictions for 2025 and discusses the major trends and developments that will shape the future of home-based care. Chief among these predictions is the rise of agentic AI and how this transformative technology will empower caregivers to deliver smarter, more proactive care.

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Value-Based Care a Driver of Palliative Care Investment

Hospice News

A clear trend has emerged in the health care industry: Mergers and acquisitions of healthcare firms have slowed year over year. Though home-based care M&A showed signs of life in Q3 2024 in what has otherwise been a relatively quiet year thus far, transaction volume was still down last year, according to a report from M&A advisory firm Mertz Taggart.

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Traditions Health of Ponca City, OK Awarded Home Health Accreditation

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN Traditions Health of Ponca City, OK has earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organizations commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Ponca City home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Aveanna to Build Resurgent Presence in 2025 M&A Market

Hospice News

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) plans to rejoin the fray in 2025 when it comes to acquisitions. The Atlanta-headquartered company has its eyes on targets in the private duty nursing, hospice and home health industries, according to CEO Jeff Shaner. But for this year, their emphasis will likely be on private duty and home health companies.

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Tips to Balancing Caregiving and Your Personal Life

Caregiver Support Services

Balancing caregiving responsibilities is one of the more challenging parts of looking after a loved one. Depending on the needs of the patient, it can eclipse your own life and cause personal problems. But you can cope with finding balance by asking for help or sharing some of the responsibility. Address Emotional Challenges There is an emotional toll that comes with care for you and the patient.

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Fuel Your Day: Quick and Delicious Ways for Nurses to Boost Protein Intake on the Go!

Minority Nurse

If you’re busy on your lunch break and lack time, you might decide not to eat a full meal or rely on microwave meals to get through the day. However, fast-minute meals and vending machine snacks may not be the best way to stay full in the long run because of their high salt content. So, how can you feel energized throughout the day if you don’t have enough time to make healthy meals?

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Corinne Ehlert Named Chief Clinical and Quality Officer at Traditions Health

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN Traditions Health has recently hired Corinne Ehlert as its new chief clinical and quality officer. With more than 30 years of clinical leadership and healthcare innovation experience, Ehlert will spearhead initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient care. Corrinne is an experienced healthcare leader with proven success in improving performance and outcomes.

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OCR Announces Proposed Updates to HIPAA Security Rule, Raises the Bar for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare Law Insights blog

On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued proposed changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule (the Proposed Rule) to strengthen the cybersecurity protections that HIPAA-regulated entities are required to maintain for electronic protected health information (ePHI).

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Electromechanical dissociation (EMD) happens when no myocardial contractions occur and pseudo-EMD happens when myocardial contractions occur but are inadequate, and no pulse can be palpated.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.