Hospice News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. You can subscribe to Palliative Care News here: Subscribe today! A bill to strengthen support for family caregivers is working its way through Congress. If enacted, it would create tax credits to help offset the financial burdens of caring for the seriously ill.
Traditions Health
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Tulsa, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Tulsa hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Rising wages, reimbursement pressures and immigration policies are fueling high turnover rates for hospice and personal care aides. Similar trends are proliferating among hospitals and health systems that provide these services. Current reimbursement structures for aide services represent the most significant challenge in maintaining a sufficient workforce, according to Kenneth Albert, president and CEO of Maine-based Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Corporate defendants are frequently faced with a quandary—is the company’s highly sophisticated professional employee simply a fact witness or does their anticipated testimony propel them into the world of expert discovery? The individual knows the business inside and out, and typically has a comprehensive understanding of the entire industry, but the legal parameters of whether they qualify as a lay witness or expert witness in this context is not always clear.
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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Want to read more palliative care-focused content like this? Subscribe to Palliative Care News today ! Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) is pushing forward on palliative care growth in 2024 through its innovation arm, Contessa. The company acquired Contessa in 2021 for $250 million. Contessa’s specialties are high-acuity care in the home, including hospital-at-home and skilled nursing facility-at-home programs.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
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Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Embarking on a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) is a significant stride towards advancing your career in healthcare. Amidst the increasing demand for advanced nursing professionals, selecting the right DNP program becomes crucial. The DNP program has many options: online, hybrid, and in-person. However, before diving into the intricacies of program selection and study strategies, ask yourself this most important question: Why pursue a DNP degree?
Comfort Home Care
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
As we age, health concerns often become more complex and demanding. Access to medical care can sometimes be challenging for seniors. That’s where medical home health care services can become invaluable. Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, provides a lifeline for seniors, offering comprehensive care and support in the comfort of their homes. This blog explores the needs of elder care, including dementia and Alzheimer’s, and the essential role of medical home health care.
HPNA podcast
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In this episode, we welcome Lynn Reinke, PhD, MSN, ARNP-BC, FAAN, FPCN back to the show where she speaks with HPNA’s 2024 President-Elect Masako Mayahara, PhD, RN, FAAN, CHPN, FPCN and HPNA’s Immediate Past President Michelle Webb, DNP, RN, CHPCA on the power of mentoring. About Lynn: Dr. Reinke is the Claire Dumke Ryberg, RN, Presidential Endowed Chair for Palliative and End of Life Care at the University of Utah, College of Nursing.
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