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Care Coordination, Quality Data Crucial to Hospice Referral Growth

Hospice News

As end-of-life care received a spotlight during a global pandemic, the historical viewpoints around hospice care delivery have been undergoing a “fundamental shift,” Dresang said. This is really an exciting time for our industry,” Dresang said during the Hospice News 2024 Outlook Webinar.

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YoloCares to Double Geographic Footprint

Hospice News

YoloCares provides hospice, palliative and supportive care in five counties across northern California, recently adding a sixth county to its service region. YoloCares has an adult day program and offers caregiver and advance care planning services, along with grief support. Its palliative care program launched in 2016.

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

Aging LGBTQ+ populations have few options for quality end-of-life care – particularly those in rural areas – and hospices are ramping up efforts to reach them. Jennifer Ritzau, vice president of medical staff services at HopeHealth, a Rhode Island-based hospice, palliative and home care provider.

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EAPC Webinar: Music therapy as a form of bereavement support: What is the evidence?

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

Chaired by Steve Marshall, the session will include presentations on: What is music therapy, and how is it applied within palliative and end-of-life care- Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener Music therapy in bereavement – what are the benefits? Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener What is the future role of music therapy in bereavement?

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Younger Generations of Hospice Workers Value Career Paths, Work-Life Balance

Hospice News

Ultimately, the experiences of our clinical staff emanates from the experience that those clinical leaders are having,” Gochnour said during a recent Hospice News webinar. Simultaneously younger physicians are “placing more emphasis on work-life balance,” meaning they often value job opportunities that offer more reasonable or flexible hours.

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Post-PHE Hospice Regulation: Preparing for the Reinstated Volunteer Requirement

Hospice News

Quickly resuming compliance with the volunteer standard is among the most significant regulatory developments for hospices to navigate in a post-pandemic environment, according to Judi Lund Person, vice president of regulatory and compliance, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Hospice Advocacy Groups Call on CMS, Congress to Strengthen Program Integrity Oversight

Hospice News

The organizations penned a joint letter to CMS in November urging for increased oversight to help curb hospice frauds, including the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) and LeadingAge.

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