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Compassus, VNS Health Team Up to Manage End-of-Life Care for Medicare Advantage Payers

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The two organizations’ similar approaches to end-of-life care delivery and quality improvement were a large part of the “genesis” that brought them together, according to Jordan Holland, vice president of value-based contracting at Compassus. This led to our collaboration with Compassus, where we found an immediate synergy.

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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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Researchers Link Social Determinants to Pain Management in End-of-Life Care

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The post Researchers Link Social Determinants to Pain Management in End-of-Life Care appeared first on Hospice News. It’s also important to have community partners that identify resources and have that warm handoff with a 360-degree approach to helping patients who are particularly vulnerable.”

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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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Elevate Podcast Episode #30: Hospices Toe Regulated, Unregulated Lines in End-of-Life Care Drugs

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The post Elevate Podcast Episode #30: Hospices Toe Regulated, Unregulated Lines in End-of-Life Care Drugs appeared first on Hospice News. Karl Steinberg, CEO of Stone Mountain Medical Associates Inc. in California, about the different ways hospices are navigating the regulatory lines.

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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

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Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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New 2023 Laws Impact End-of-Life Care

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Lawmakers hope these new 2023 laws will improve the lives of those who need help at the end of life and the people who love them. The post New 2023 Laws Impact End-of-Life Care appeared first on Solace Cremation. Learn more about other new laws for 2023 in California and Oregon and around the country.