Hospice News

JUNE 14, 2024

In some cases, multiple hospices are operating out of the same address. The quality of care provided (or complete lack thereof) has been so egregiously poor that patients have suffered at the end of their lives, leaving a wake of complicated grief experiences among their families. Additionally, the U.S.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

In the next section, we will discuss the differences between Hospice and Home Health care. What Is Hospice Care? Hospice is the care provided for a terminally ill patient who has a life expectancy of six months or less. This ensures proper access to medical, emotional, and spiritual care.

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1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospice care plays a significant role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

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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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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The inpatient center will allow for smoother transitions to hospice care among eligible hospitalized and emergency patients, as well as home- and community-based referrals, according to Gayle Mattson, president and CEO of Hospice of Cincinnati/HOC Navigators. These include Residential Healthcare Group, among others.

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Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. Hosparus Health opens new grief support facility.

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Hospice News

APRIL 24, 2024

The health system offers hospice and palliative care services, primary and emergency care, along with rehabilitation services, among others. Legacy brands NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwest Community Healthcare and Swedish Hospital have recently unified under the Endeavor Health umbrella.

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Hospice News

MARCH 19, 2024

Connecticut’s statewide Palliative Care Advisory Council (PCAC) plans to work collaboratively with DPH to develop the pediatric hospice program plan, according to Tracy Wodatch, president and CEO of the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 28, 2023

Hospice care is a form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. While hospice care is often associated with physical care, it can also address the spiritual needs of patients and their families. What Is Spiritual Care in Hospice?

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace. What exactly does hospice care entail? Their aim is to elevate the quality of life.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Many seniors have experienced some form of trauma or abuse in their lifetime, which can carry impacts for those both delivering and receiving hospice care. This is the first of a two-part series that will examine the challenges that hospice patients and employees face related to abuse and trauma experiences and how providers respond.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Understanding Hospice Care Hospice care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's home, a hospice facility, or a hospital.

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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

His prior work includes a stint as COO of Texas Health Partners, a hospice specialist for Odyssey Hospice, the CEO of Culberson Hospital District and partner and psychologist at Metroplex Healthcare Systems. The nonprofit hospice has served patients in the area since 1979.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By the Bay Health now serves eight counties statewide and provides hospice, palliative and pediatric care, along with skilled nursing home health and grief support. Hospice Source has been on a growth trajectory in recent years, picking up Respiratory Therapy Home Care in 2021 and acquiring DME company Superior Healthcare, Inc.

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NHPCO

JUNE 21, 2023

For Immediate Release June 21, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) published the following statement in response to a recent NBC News story on HCA Healthcare hospitals, suggesting that HCA hospitals may be inappropriately pushing patients toward hospice care.

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NHPCO

JULY 28, 2023

For Immediate Release July 28, 2023 New Research Shows Hospice Produces Better Outcomes, Lower Medicare Costs (Washington, D.C. Susan Lloyd, CEO of Delaware Hospice shared her personal experience with her mother’s end of life care. billion less than it would have been had they not received hospice care.

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 12, 2023

Position Overview High Peaks Hospice is seeking a highly organized, person-centric, and mission-driven individual to fill the role of Hospice Bereavement Administrator. The incumbent will provide direct support to clients who are dealing with the grief associated with loss, generally associated with the death of a loved one.

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NHPCO

APRIL 17, 2023

NHPCO will work with the hospice community and CMS to help shape the following efforts: The proposed rule would require physicians to be enrolled in Medicare to certify and recertify patients for hospice care. Recent independent research demonstrates that hospice care resulted in reduced Medicare spending of $3.5

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Hospice Red River Valley

MARCH 16, 2022

Hospice of the Red River Valley welcomes Joan Bengs as a community relations specialist. In this role, Joan builds relationships with healthcare professionals and facilities. She provides education and advocacy for hospice care and Hospice of the Red River Valley’s benefits and services.

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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 21, 2023

The journey through hospice care is often emotional and challenging, not just for the patient, but also for their loved ones. One such resource is the Family Caregiver Alliance , which offers a wealth of information on care strategies, stress management, and legal issues related to caregiving. Contact us today.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHEM) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare recently named Laury Bliss as its new vice president of operations in southern California. She returns to the company after nearly three years at the helm of San Diego-based The Elizabeth Hospice as its chief strategy officer. Hospice utilization in Hawaii reached 45.4%

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Hospice News sat down with providers, advocacy groups, legal experts and other stakeholders to uncover the most significant hospice regulatory trends from this year and their anticipated impacts heading into 2024 and beyond. But we know that action can work in a pendulum.

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Seasons Hospice

MAY 2, 2023

Duties of a Hospice Chaplain Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to patients who are nearing the end of their life. Chaplains may also assist with end-of-life planning, such as advance care directives or funeral arrangements.

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Knowing how to properly care for a patient at each stage of the dying process can bring peace and dignity to a difficult journey. Let’s explore how hospice services can help your loved one. What Is Hospice? Hospice care is tailored to the individual needs of each patient at all stages of illness to help maintain comfort.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You’d imagine though that our professional expertise and experiences in helping patients and families cope with loss and grief would be helpful in managing our own personal losses. These debriefings create a safe outlet for health care professionals to talk about the feelings resulting from their work. Turns out, it’s maybe not.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

And lastly, understand that there are ways to care for someone who is facing end-of-life possibilities that will not only help and bring them peace but also give you a sense of peace, too. This is where hospice care can step in and help you and your loved ones on this journey. What Is Hospice Care?

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

Respecting Personal Autonomy Respecting personal autonomy is a key aspect of maintaining dignity in end-of-life care. It involves recognizing and honoring an individual’s right to make decisions about their care, treatment options, and end-of-life preferences.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. In 2020 Flores was a featured guest on the TV Show, The Doctors , sharing his expertise on end-of-life hospice care. He’s also written two books to increase knowledge of end-of-life care. Nursing is a second career for Derek J.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 26, 2023

This type of directive can help ensure that individuals receive the most effective care possible in their final days and weeks. When used in combination with other treatment options, such as hospice care or medical assistance in dying (MAiD), these documents can provide a comprehensive approach to end-of-life planning.

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 25, 2023

And so all of us in the healthcare profession, in in the he caring profession, I like, that’s my new thing, health, right? We can guide them to have a more total experience without the denial that that goes through our healthcare system. And I think hospice says everybody dies. But most people don’t know that.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at this condition, what hospice is , and what the benefits of hospice care for dementia-related diagnoses are. When certain criteria are met, a patient with dementia can qualify for hospice benefits. Typically patients with Dementia/Alzheimer’s seek Hospice care at the advanced or end-stage.

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