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Payer Partnerships ‘Critical’ in VBID: Ohio’s Hospice, Pure Healthcare Contract with Aetna

Hospice News

CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) subsidiary Aetna has selected Ohio’s Hospice and Pure Healthcare as part of the insurance company’s hospice and palliative care preferred provider network for Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) in the Buckeye State. Admission to the network means that Aetna will also cover a range of benefits for Ohio’s Hospice and Pure Healthcare patients.

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What Nurses Do For Us

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Where would we be without nurses? Nurses are a deeply essential part of human society. They take care of us whether that environment is at a pharmacy, at school, in the hospital, or at home. There are over 4 million registered nurses in the United States today. This month is Nurse Appreciation Month, which means we will take the month of May to appreciate and learn more about such an integral part of society and public health: nurses.

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Through Education and Collaboration Hospices Can Help Shape Value-Based Palliative Care

Hospice News

Palliative care packs a small but meaningful punch in the value-based payment arena. . To successfully negotiate value-based contracts, hospices will need to educate payers about the value of palliative care, according to J. Cameron Muir, M.D., chief innovation officer of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Providers can help orient contract discussions around collaboration between the involved parties.

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Making memories with my daughter

Together for Short Lives

When I found out my daughter Lady Tiffany had a life-limiting and life-shortening condition all I wanted was to make the most of every minute. Tiffany was born with extensive brain damage and a devastating MRI showed that all areas were affected. Initially we had hopes that procedures like a shunt to drain fluid from […]. The post Making memories with my daughter appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Nurse Researcher Kasey Jordan: School Nurses are Key to Promoting Resilience in School Settings

Daily Nurse

Nurse researcher and educator Kasey Jordan, RN, PhD knows the stereotypical image of a school nurse – overworked, underpaid and, over the past two years, often on the front lines of controversial COVID policies. And while those things are true, they aren’t the complete picture, says this Nurse of the Week. “We don’t always present […].

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Nurse Volunteers Help Victims of Conflict in Ukraine

Nurse.com

Being a nurse for the past 14 years, Rae Sherred, BSN, RN, has always felt a strong desire to help others. So, when Sherred learned about an organization planning a medical mission to provide humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine, she and other nurse volunteers like her hopped on a plane. “Being able to help anybody is showing love for them,” said Sherred, who said her Christian faith was a major factor behind her decision to volunteer in Ukraine.

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Be Your Very Own Nursing Career Detective

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

If you're an older nurse, you might remember TV shows and movies with a private eye or detective carrying a magnifying glass as he or she doggedly searched for clues to solve a perplexing case. You might remember Columbo, The Rockford Files, or any number of shows or movies. If you're a younger nurse, you might be more likely to think of Sherlock with actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: James Hamilton

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, James Hamilton sharing his personal story of caregiving.

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Palace of Care – Terroir

Palliverse

Photo by Rusty Watson on Unsplash. We celebrated International Nurses Day last Thursday with a special breakfast with lots of goodies for all. Nurses are a crucial part of any palliative care and hospice team and it was great to celebrate them with some special treats. Individual paper hats were made available each adorned with little red Superman style shields, thanking them for being heroic in the jobs that they do.

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Guide to Senior Spring Cleaning | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

It's that time again! Spring is here, which means it’s time to get the house clean and organized. A clean home can help you feel more comfortable and less stressed. It can also help eliminate safety hazards. However, getting your home cleaned can be a big challenge — especially for seniors who may have health challenges. If you assist an aging loved one or a client with spring cleaning, here are some tips to keep in mind.

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Judge: Former RN Can Serve 3 Year Probation Term to Expunge Conviction for Fatal Error

Daily Nurse

RaDonda Vaught, the former Tennessee RN convicted of two felonies for a fatal drug error, whose trial became a rallying cry for nurses fearful of the criminalization of medical mistakes, will not be required to spend any time in prison. Davidson County criminal court Judge Jennifer Smith on Friday granted Vaught a judicial diversion, which means […].

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Did you know?

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Study shows that gardening requires regular and continuous care; therefore, for older adults actively engaged with their home gardens, gardening provides opportunities for increased physical activity, and increase mobility, which can prevent many health conditions. If you’re out gardening with your senior loved one, make sure they wear protective shoes, lightweight comfortable clothes that cover exposed skin, a hat, gardening gloves and make sure to keep them hydrated.

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A Complete Guide to Peri-anaesthesia & Perioperative Nursing: Part 1

The Nurse Break

Meet Rory Tanner , a Peri-anaesthesia Clinical Nurse Specialist, Educator and Facilitator and the Founder of the Aussie Nurse Educator. Rory shares his passion and clinical expertise to bring you a complete guide to peri-anaesthesia and perioperative nursing! If you’re interested in this speciality or just curious to expand your nursing knowledge, you’ve come to the right place.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The sublingual forms of NTG are rapid acting. These medications are used for acute attacks of angina. To be effective, NTG must be administered sublingually to avoid hepatic first-pass metabolism, which would inactivate the medication.

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