1-800-HOSPICE

JULY 30, 2024

The development of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act suggests impending changes in end-of-life care delivery, particularly in how patients qualify for these services. At the recent Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington, D.C., Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) introduced this landmark legislation, which remains in draft form and awaits formal introduction in Congress.

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Hospice News

JULY 30, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled its final 2025 hospice rule, which includes a 2.9% increase in per diem payments alongside new quality reporting measures. The increase represents an estimated $790 million rise in total hospice payments compared to Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. It is also higher than the 2.6% hike that CMS initially proposed.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 30, 2024

When people think of Nursing, the image that often comes to mind is that of a Nurse at the bedside, providing direct patient care. While bedside Nursing is a critical and rewarding part of the profession, it's not the only path available. There are numerous non-bedside Nursing roles that offer unique challenges, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a significant impact in healthcare.

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Hospice News

JULY 30, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients can benefit from more palliative care referrals. This is according to Dr. Anand Iyer, a pulmonary critical care physician scientist and associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine; the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care; and the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

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Today's Caregiver

JULY 30, 2024

The following is a comment from a family caregiver who is dealing with guardian/conservatorship she feels is exploiting her loved one. This is a growing problem in the US.

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Together for Short Lives

JULY 30, 2024

In July, alongside Bliss, we launched a new booklet designed for families whose baby’s future is uncertain. We hope that it will help parents and carers through this time and help them to think about the best care for their baby and the support they need as a family. This information for parents is complemented […] The post Families need to be supported and enabled to have choices appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 30, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The oral bioavailability of furosemide ranges from 10% to 90% and is determined by absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream, which is decreased in patients with severe heart failure-associated bowel edema.

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Hospice News

JULY 30, 2024

After.com has brought in $10 million through a Series A funding round. The company’s online platform is designed to help families navigate the tasks that follow a loved one’s death without a need for visiting a funeral home. HIPstr, the early stage investment arm of HighPost Capital, led the round. “We are excited to make this investment with After.com, a business that operates with the utmost amount of respect and care for the families in its care while also saving them substantial time and mon

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Community Home Health Care

JULY 30, 2024

As the summer season continues to unfold, we’re continuing to focus on keeping our senior loved ones safe and healthy. While we’ve discussed the importance of hydration for seniors , proper nutrition is equally essential. At Community Home Healthcare, we recognize the vital role that a balanced diet plays in the well-being of our clients. Nutrition for Seniors: Why It’s Important As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that affect our nutritional needs.

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Elaine Mansfield

JULY 30, 2024

“It’s July 19. Where have you been? Just a few years ago, I saw your ancestors by the beginning of June.” Don’t scold me, he says, hiding his hind black and orange wings behind a milkweed leaf. I’m doing my best. There was drought in Mexico all winter and few flowers survived. Without pollen, many of my tribe died. After leaving the Biosphere Reserve in Mexico, big storms and strong winds pushed us south when we needed to go north.

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