HopeHealth
APRIL 28, 2023
During his partner’s months on hospice, Bob often thought, “I hope I can pay this forward someday.” As a HopeHealth volunteer, he’s done just that. The post “I hope I can pay this forward”: A hospice volunteer’s lasting impact appeared first on HopeHealth.
Hospice News
APRIL 28, 2023
When it comes to value-based payment models, home health has a head start on hospice. But those providers’ experiences can lend some insights into how hospices can prepare themselves. Hospices are only now taking their first steps into value-based reimbursement. To date, much of this has centered around diversified programs like palliative care, PACE and other services.
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Together for Short Lives
APRIL 28, 2023
Yesterday, we heard the very sad news that Lucy Watts has died. Our thoughts are with her Mum Kate, sister Victoria and all her family and friends. Lucy touched the lives of thousands and has been a huge inspiration and driving force for change, helping to give young people a voice. Lucy will be greatly […] The post An extraordinary life well lived: a tribute to Lucy Watts appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Hospice News
APRIL 28, 2023
Hospices have mounting concerns around the potential regulatory impacts that could come with the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11. Among the regulatory hotpots is rising scrutiny of how providers used funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Provider Relief Funds (PRF). Roughly $175 billion in PRF funds were earmarked in the CARES Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, designed to replace revenue that health care providers lost due to the pandemic.
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Adobe Hospice & Home Health
APRIL 28, 2023
May Is Nurse Appreciation Month This May, join us in celebration of America’s 4.4 million registered nurses who make a touching difference in the lives of patients and their families. Exceptional nurses often have a true passion for helping others, backed by compassion and empathy. In honor of this month, we express our appreciation for The post National Nurses Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Hospice News
APRIL 28, 2023
Ohio-based palliative care provider Pure Healthcare is collaborating with the nonprofit managed care organization CareSource to implement a new care management model designed to support chronically ill patients. The program is focused on patients who have illnesses such as cancer or cardiovascular or respiratory disease, among others. The initial rollout covers a 12-county region in southwest Ohio, but the organizations plan to expand statewide and beyond, according to Anthony Evans, president o
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Daily Nurse
APRIL 28, 2023
Nurses are essential to healthcare, yet nursing shortages have persisted for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these shortages to crisis levels, with demand for nurses outpacing supply in nearly every region. However, healthcare experts had already anticipated a significant nursing shortage before the pandemic, worsening the precarious situation.
Shining Light Hospice
APRIL 28, 2023
Hospice care is a form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. While hospice care is often associated with physical care, it can also address the spiritual needs of patients and their families. What Is Spiritual Care in Hospice? Spiritual care in hospice is a multidimensional approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of human beings.
NHPCO
APRIL 28, 2023
For Immediate Release April 28, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – Earlier this month, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) published details on the extension of the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model that may have significant implications for hospice care going forward. In response, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) shared the following analysis of some key details contained in the CMS fact sheet.
Palliverse
APRIL 28, 2023
Photo by John Fornander on Unsplash Our patient who had been more comfortable after we had changed his medications was not as well today. I had heard he had fallen over the weekend. Falls are usually bad news for our patients. The risk of falls increases as people become weaker and more tired. The body is unable to maintain all kinds of balance, not only physical but emotional, spiritual and social.
AT Home Care & Hospice
APRIL 28, 2023
May Is Nurse Appreciation Month This May, join us in celebration of America’s 4.4 million registered nurses who make a touching difference in the lives of patients and their families. Exceptional nurses often have a true passion for helping others, backed by compassion and empathy. In honor of this month, we express our appreciation for home health nurses, hospice nurses, and nurses who work in the skilled nursing facilities that partner with us as hospice and home health providers.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
APRIL 28, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced its plan to end the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency declarations, legislation, and regulatory waivers across government agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), allowed for flexibility in the delivery of care to patients, including the expanded use of telehealth.
Nurse Nacole
APRIL 28, 2023
Category: Fundamentals The early use of DMARDs is advocated because of the high degree of inflammation present early in rheumatoid arthritis. Radiographic evidence of joint damage usually is present in the first year of the disease.
Traditions Health
APRIL 28, 2023
Occupational Therapy: An Independence-booster for Home Health Care Patients Getting out of bed in the morning, getting dressed and making breakfast seem like simple tasks to start the day. But when you think of all the skills a person needs to complete those tasks—physical strength, precise movements, and clear thinking—you can see why it’s not always so easy.
AlayaCare
APRIL 28, 2023
President Biden’s recent announcement of a $150 billion pledge to home and community-based services (HCBS) has been met with widespread praise from advocates and organizations that serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This significant shift in healthcare delivery highlights the importance of home-based care over institutional care.
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