Home Care Pulse

JUNE 23, 2023

During this webinar, Barbara Karnes, will break down why it’s important to include hospice holistically across the continuum and the role it can play in home care, home health, and senior living.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Globally, the need for hospice and palliative care has been growing faster than people can access them. This was the impetus behind the World Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA), which emerged from an Oct. 8, 2005 meeting of health care leaders in South Korea.

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Seasons Hospice

OCTOBER 26, 2022

However, drafting a will is an important step in ensuring that your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. If You or Your Loved One Is In Hospice Care, Be Proactive. This document can specify your end-of-life wishes in the event that you become unable to make decisions for yourself.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Caregivers can be a key to reducing hospice revocations and the associated emergency department costs, according to Benjamin Swig, director of Acadian Health. He is also director of health care innovation and strategy at Acadian Companies, parent organization of Acadian Health.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. We calculated out $76,514 around volunteer cost savings last year,” Conway told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

APRIL 12, 2023

A majority of people in the United States know the types of end-of-life care they wish to receive, but only 22% have documented their wishes. Significant variations in advance care planning utilization also exist among racial and ethnic groups. About 25% of those who have documented their wishes are white.

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Hospice News

MAY 18, 2023

These words were spoken by a fictional, terminally ill patient portrayed in the stage play “Lily,” written by Bryan Harnetiaux on commission from the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA). Hospices get in on the act Accord Hospice is among the providers that are staging Harnetiaux’s plays.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Niagara Hospice CEO Retires Lockport, N.Y.-based based Niagara Hospice will soon have a new president and CEO with the upcoming retirement of John Lomeo, who has led the organization since 2000. Niagara Hospice is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Data from some studies indicate that higher completion rates for advance care plans result in more hospice enrollment, though societal factors and poor coordination among health care providers can limit its effectiveness and utilization. Ongoing Conversations: Emphasize that advance care planning is not a one-time event.

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Hospice News

MAY 9, 2022

Advance care planning by necessity occurs upstream of hospice, but those providers nevertheless have a role to play in helping patients and families understand the importance of making their end-of-life wishes known. I think everybody in hospice and palliative care has to be really vocal about this.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2023

Nashville-based Alive Hospice recently responded to speculation that the nonprofit will sell its operations to a for-profit company, a move that has sparked cries of opposition within the local community. A spate of news reports have indicated that Alive Hospice may be up for sale to a publicly traded for-profit entity.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 30, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the best elderly care for your loved ones is of utmost importance. Seasons Hospice, with its compassionate approach to end-of-life care, stands out as an exceptional choice. As our loved ones age, they often require specialized care to ensure their well-being and comfort.

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High Peaks Hospice

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice October 19, 2023 (Port Henry, NY) – The Port Henry Knights of Columbus donated $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice, funds raised at their annual turkey dinner in August. Donations like this help us to continue meeting the hospice needs of everyone in the community.”

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Hospice News

JULY 6, 2023

Many patients fall through the cracks of the nation’s health care system, and hospice and palliative care providers can help to fill in some of those gaps, according to Sonya Dolan, director of operations at California-based Mettle Health. Hospice News photo.)

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NHPCO

AUGUST 17, 2023

Back in February, President Carter and his family chose hospice care for his end-of-life journey. By sharing that choice publicly, the Carters have sparked a national conversation and countless private ones about the value of hospice. The hospice approach is different from any other approach to healthcare.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Farrah Daly, owner and founder of Evenbeam Neuropalliative Care, LLC, told Palliative Care News. The American Board of Medical Specialties and American Osteopathic Association Board of Specialties didn’t recognize hospice and palliative care as a subspecialty until 2006.

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Hospice News

JULY 27, 2022

A new extension of Project Talk, an ongoing effort to test advance care planning interventions in underserved communities, is zeroing in on the needs of dementia patients. Hershey Medical Center, Hospice Foundation of America (HFA), and the University of Kentucky launched Project Talk last year. Penn State Milton S.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 24, 2023

DNR In The World Off Hospice DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate. When it comes to hospice care, this term carries a specific meaning and significance. Hospice care is a type of end-of-life care that is focused on providing comfort and support t o individuals who are in the final stages of a terminal illness.

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Hospice News

JULY 21, 2022

If enacted, the bill would clarify that patients receiving end-of-life care could access Schedule 1 controlled substances that have undergone a Phase 1 clinical trial, including MDMA and psilocybin. Unfortunately, many eligible patients who urgently need care do not currently have access to these promising therapies.” .

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NHPCO

MARCH 21, 2023

For Immediate Release March 22, 2023 New Research Shows Hospice Care Reduces Medicare Costs Hospice Care Contributed to $3.5 billion less than it would have been had they not received hospice care. In the last year of life, the total costs of care to Medicare for beneficiaries who used hospice was 3.1

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 12, 2023

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice is accepting applications for a Hospice Bereavement Administrator. Position Overview High Peaks Hospice is seeking a highly organized, person-centric, and mission-driven individual to fill the role of Hospice Bereavement Administrator.

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Home Care Pulse

MARCH 15, 2023

R exburg, Idaho, March 15, 2023—HCP, the leading provider of experience management, training, and reputation management in the post-acute industry, has partnered with Hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes to provide exclusive online courses based on her library of renowned end-of-life materials. It’s not a medical event.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Bailey Woodhams, business development manager for consulting firm Maxwell Healthcare Associates, has been named a 2022 Future Leader by Hospice News. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here are some ways you can support them: Respect their wishes – Everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to end-of-life care. This is where hospice care can step in and help you and your loved ones on this journey. Let’s look at what hospice care is and how it can help.

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Home Care Pulse

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Join Wendie Colvin, HCP’s Senior Clinical Content Writer, and Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes, as they navigate the complexities of the dying process, discuss the importance of training, and share how to effectively provide end-of-life care. Replay Webinar

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has an immediate opening for a Hospice Social Worker in our northern catchment area. The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community oriented. We are proud to be the exclusive hospice provider for Warren and Essex Counties.

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High Peaks Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Hospice Social Worker in our Northern Clinical Care Team serving Essex County, Northern Hamilton County, Southern Franklin County, and the Southeast corner of St. Reports to the Hospice Services Manager.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. This 17-bed unit serves inmates from all over the state who are approaching the end of their lives. Eric: And you’re also the medical director of the hospice unit here.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 5, 2023

This means some hospice and other providers may face audits or other forms of scrutiny that could ultimately require them to return payments they received for ACP services. This opened the door for greater advance care planning utilization. Office settings accounted for 61% of all ACP billing between 2016 and 2019, according to OIG.

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Hospice News

MARCH 1, 2024

Obstacles facing palliative care in the ICU One challenge to bear in mind is that some of the measures used in the literature are imprecise due to the traumatic, emotional nature of the event. So, I think they have a harder time involving palliative care initially because they equate palliative care to end of life care.

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Hospice Red River Valley

APRIL 27, 2022

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care. This event is free and open to all health care professionals. May 10 appeared first on Hospice of the Red River Valley.

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High Peaks Hospice

JULY 17, 2023

The Tupper Lake community is building everlasting relationships with High Peaks Hospice Pictured: Back – Sara Desimone, High Peaks Hospice Administrative Manager. For 2 weeks in the month of May the LP Quinn Elementary School hosted their annual Helping Hands for Hospice fundraiser.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MARCH 1, 2024

Whether patients need home health services or end-of-life care, The post National Social Work Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice. When they do, medical social workers can provide valuable insight and access to resources.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MARCH 1, 2024

Whether patients need home health services or end-of-life care, The post National Social Work Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health. When they do, medical social workers can provide valuable insight and access to resources.

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High Peaks Hospice

MARCH 1, 2022

High Peaks Hospice would like to honor our Medical Director, Dr. Curt Gedney for National Doctors Day by sharing information about him with the team. This church member who participated in the board meetings, events, and more was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and shortly after, passed.

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Hospice Red River Valley

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care. This event is free and open to all health care professionals. Utilize GROW Method to increase Lethan Means Safety. hrrvlunchlearn.

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice is accepting applications for a Human Resources Generalist. The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. The incumbent provides a variety of duties in support of our hospice employees and volunteers.

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