Hospice News
AUGUST 7, 2023
To meet growing demand, more outpatient palliative care clinics and programs are cropping up. Insurance companies and Medicare are also starting to recognize the cost savings and improved patient outcomes the clinics can provide. “I think what we are realizing is that the majority of Americans with chronic illness actually are not dying, and they’re living in our communities,” Dr.
Caring Senior Service
AUGUST 7, 2023
A doctor visit isn't usually something we look forward to. The dread and discomfort that we sometimes feel can lead to putting off important checkups with our primary care doctors. But as we age, it becomes increasingly important to attend routine checkups. Let's take a look at why you should attend your checkups regularly.
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Hospice News
AUGUST 7, 2023
As regulatory agencies crack down on hospice spending, providers can benefit from recognizing the links between revenue cycle management and compliance. Regulatory activity is increasing on multiple fronts. For example, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has launched a nationwide audit of general inpatient hospice services (GIP), citing that roughly one-third of providers improperly bill for these services.
Traditions Health
AUGUST 7, 2023
Home health care is a welcome option for many who need extra support to get through their day— whether recovering from surgery, managing an illness or injury, or dealing with challenges that can come with aging. Home, after all, is a comforting place, and being able to stay at home can help you or your loved one continue to enjoy a familiar quality of life.
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Hospice News
AUGUST 7, 2023
Amid widespread staffing shortages, hospice and other health care workers may seek to leverage collective bargaining to secure higher wages or improved working conditions. Meanwhile, many providers have leaner resources, having been hit with inflation, rising wages, lingering pandemic headwinds and the labor shortage itself. For these reasons, a number of hospice leaders and industry groups have said that the U.S.
Today's Caregiver
AUGUST 7, 2023
Knowing what matters most to your loved one can help you honor their wishes and give you peace of mind if they become too sick to make decisions. Unfortunately, only one in three people in the United States has a plan for their future health care.
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Minority Nurse
AUGUST 7, 2023
As summer winds down and the academic year comes ever closer to launch, it’s time to start thinking about how to succeed in your nursing program. Time management is one of the best tools you can have for keeping everything under control for back to school. Preparation is one requirement to a successful school year, but it takes time and planning to reach your set goals.
Nurse Nacole
AUGUST 7, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing Mirtazapine (Remeron) has significant histamine-1 receptor blocking activity, thus causing sedation. In addition, because of its appetite stimulation, it may be a good choice for low-weight elderly or ill patients.
Hospice Chaplaincy
AUGUST 7, 2023
In today’s episode, Saul talks to Wendy Cadge about her new book, “The Everyday Work of Chaplains”. She is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University. She founded and co-directed the Transforming Chaplaincy Project from 2015-19, and in 2018 launched the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab.
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