Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2023

Hospice program integrity has been in the spotlight for at least the past two years, often with high financial stakes for providers. Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) and Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits are designed to key regulatory safeguards against bad actors in the hospice industry. Both include oversight measures aimed at ensuring hospice program integrity, though each come with their own set of challenges for providers, according to legal experts.

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HopeHealth

MARCH 7, 2023

Social workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources. Here’s how they fit into a hospice team. The post A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2023

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that interest rates may rise faster than expected, which could have a significant impact on hospice M&A trends. Rate hikes are the Fed’s primary weapon against inflation, which climbed at a record pace last year. The U.S. Department of Commerce in January clocked the run of inflation at 5.4%, which is more than double the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2%.

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AlayaCare

MARCH 7, 2023

The home health industry in the USA is growing rapidly due to an aging population and an increased demand for healthcare services provided in the home. This growth in home health has led to an increase in competition among different providers, making it necessary for home health providers to start differentiating themselves presenting the organization with an opportunity to grow their business.

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Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2023

This article is sponsored by Maxwell Healthcare Associates. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Scott Beard, Chief Strategy Officer at Maxwell Healthcare Associates, to learn about the most pressing technology trends and products providers should be watching in 2023. He breaks down the best approach to new technology adoption so agencies can overcome their hesitations and take advantage of what’s out there, and he also offers a vivid outlook on the future of customer service in

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 7, 2023

Laughter is the best medicine, especially when being a stand-up comedian is a nursing side gig that helps nurses deal with the profession’s stress. Just ask Kelli Dunham RN BSN, Community School Director of NYC Public Schools. Dunham has been performing comedy as a nurse for 25 years.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

MARCH 7, 2023

Many family caregivers face a denial of senior care needs from other family members, but these tips can help you educate them on your loved one’s needs. When you start to notice the red flags that care at home is necessary for someone you love, it’s very common for the person to resist the idea. After all, acknowledging the need for assistance is not easy, especially for somebody who values their privacy and independence.

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Nurse.com

MARCH 7, 2023

Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession requiring a significant amount of hard work, dedication, and knowledge. Experienced nurses will tell you that nursing school may be difficult but certainly worth all the hard work. Leveraging tips for nursing students from the nursing community can be helpful. Nursing students face many challenges as they pursue their education and prepare for a career in healthcare.

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Palliverse

MARCH 7, 2023

Photo by Alexander Hanssen on Unsplash Today I was asked the difference between the terms Palliative Care and End of Life Care. End-of-life care is for the last days of life and can be considered the final kind of palliative care that people will receive. Whereas palliative care is for people in their last 12 months of life or possibly longer. A person may have palliative care needs at any time during this period.

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Elder Care Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

We Can Help You Obtain the Medicaid Benefits You Need. Though Medicaid is a program designed to make healthcare more accessible to families who would not be able to afford it otherwise, applying for the program can be complex. The application involves a lot of work and the review process can take a long time—… The post Obtain the Medicaid Benefits You Need appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Nurse Nacole

MARCH 7, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Tramadol exerts multiple effects to induce pain relief. It is a mu-opioid receptor agonist similar to other opioids, such as morphine. By binding to the mu-opioid receptor, it inhibits ascending pain pathways, resulting in decreased pain sensation.

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Hospice Promise

MARCH 7, 2023

We are forever grateful for the kind words and letters we receive from our patients’ families. Thank you for trusting us to care for your sister. The post Patient Family Satisfaction | Kind Words from the Dishon Family appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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