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Hospice of the Valley: Redefining the End-of-Life Care Delivery Outlook

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Rising competition in the hospice space has fueled pivotal changes in end-of-life care delivery both for better and for worse, according to Arizona-based Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Debbie Shumway. Some hospices have embraced service diversification while others have remained focused on end-of-life care.

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New HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Pledges Support for Quality End-of-Life Care

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has voiced his support for end-of-life care. Kennedys priorities include addressing challenges related to chronic disease and serious illness, as well as rising health care costs, according to a recent HHS statement. Pledges Support for Quality End-of-Life Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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End-of-Life Care Delivery ‘Ripe for Reform’ in Rep. Blumenhauer’s Hospice CARE Act

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Development of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act has signaled that a wave of change may be on the horizon in end-of-life care delivery – including how patients are certified to receive these services. The area of end-of-life care was ripe for a pilot project.

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New Studies Guide Timing of End-of-Life Care Conversations

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The pandemic has led to a rise of public recognition around the value of advance care planning, but thus far this has not translated into increased utilization. The post New Studies Guide Timing of End-of-Life Care Conversations appeared first on Hospice News.

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Compassionate End-of-Life Care for Vietnam Veterans

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Why Our Hospice Care is Unique for Vietnam Veterans The post Compassionate End-of-Life Care for Vietnam Veterans appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health. Our compassionate team is skilled in addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges, including the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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The biggest challenge is understanding how cannabis laws in particular apply to pain and symptom management in end-of-life care, according to Jennifer Moore Ballentine, CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. Providers toeing lines between local and national laws, she said.

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The Hospice CARE Act’s Potential to ‘Dramatically Reshape’ End-of-Life Care Delivery

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“Given the ongoing program integrity challenges and the rapid shift toward value-based care across health care, payment reform of this nature is welcome but must be carefully considered to prevent unintended consequences that could impact high-quality, well-meaning providers,” McChesney said.