Hospice News

MAY 30, 2023

Aides in 2022 represented a large percentage of job vacancies in the hospice space at nearly 20%, according to research from Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) and the National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). As with other health care workers, burnout has been a contributing factor. Census Bureau.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NYSE: CHE) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare is banking on improved recruitment and retention to spur upward movement on patient census, admissions and length of stay. To recap, we have now generated two quarters of sequential growth in licensed healthcare workers, sequential growth and admissions, as well as [average daily census].

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Hospice News

APRIL 27, 2023

Investments in their workforce have spurred VITAS Healthcare forward on the road to pre-pandemic financial and clinical performance. Aging Media Network photo Aging Media Network photo VITAS Healthcare CEO Nick Westfall In Q1, the company’s ADC rose 3% year-over-year to 17,830. This is down 220 basis points from Q1 2022.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Turnover rates for registered hospice nurses reached 25.15% in 2022, according to the 2022-2023 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report , published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). Nurses also accounted for 16.97% of vacancies.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Though its temporary bonus program has ended, VITAS Healthcare has built on the momentum it created with accelerated hiring and corresponding gains in capacity. increase to the Medicare base rate. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the Medicare payment cap, saw a 63.1% VITAS is a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE).

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Hospice News

JUNE 27, 2022

Social determinants are non-medical needs that can have a significant impact on the trajectory of patients’ health, such as nutrition, transportation, social or caregiver support, and housing, among others. Social and economic factors like these drive 40% of health outcomes, according to the Better Medicare Alliance.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Turnover rates for registered hospice nurses reached 25.15% in 2022, according to the 2022-2023 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report , published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). This entire Medicare Advantage carve-in, it makes sense.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The case study analyzed results from Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) surveys and the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) quality measures such as the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) and the Hospice Item Set (HIS).

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Hospice News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Helios Care is working to change the face of hospice in its update New York service region, with a new partnership with the Bassett Healthcare Network as a cornerstone of its strategy. But we both know that as Medicare Advantage begins to expand, and [the U.S. We have one county the size of Rhode Island. That’s the big news.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Lawmakers have an essential role in ensuring the viability of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, according to Davis Baird, director for government affairs for hospice at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC). So, having those conversations about what those improvements would be is going to be an important exercise in 2024.”

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Through the arrangement, Goodwin Hospice staff, primarily social workers, refer families to Present for You’s death doula services, particularly when caregivers may need more respite or families are in need of greater touch points and communication, Eulers stated. Death doula services are not reimbursed by Medicare or other insurance.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed (NYSE: CHE), is seeing the benefits of ongoing community access initiatives as it continues to battle headwinds that started with the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors, along with the return of Medicare sequestration, have contributed to declining revenues. from the prior year.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The interventions that VITAS Healthcare has implemented in response to the industry-wide labor shortage have generated some positive momentum that extends beyond the number of workers on the payroll. VITAS is a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE). Where are they going to go? Were they gonna take two months off?’

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Bristol Hospice and VITAS Healthcare. We’ve heard from the [Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)] on the 20% payment cap reduction. Is Medicare Advantage going to be the path? The amount of work you have to do to collect money with Medicare has grown. We’ve heard that year after year.

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Hospice News

JULY 28, 2022

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. The program, which includes one-time retention bonuses, is focused on building up the company’s supply of licensed nurses, nurse managers, home health aides and social workers, Chemed CEO Kevin McNamara reported in an earnings call.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Contributing to these declines were constraints on clinical capacity stemming from the labor shortage, as well as some instances of lower reimbursement for its home health services due to the shift of more patients towards Medicare Advantage, executives said in an earnings call. NYSE: CHEM) VITAS Healthcare. “So

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Hospice News

AUGUST 22, 2022

While spiritual care falls under the bereavement assessment as part of the four core hospice services, reimbursement streams for chaplain staff are extremely shallow, according to George Handzo, director of health services research and quality at the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network. Limited opportunities for training.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Chicago-based Oak Street Health consists of a network of value-based primary care facilities that serve upwards of 145,000 Medicare beneficiaries across 21 states. chief innovation officer for the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Hospices also lack quality measures associated with bereavement care.

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Traditions Health

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A comprehensive care team comprised of physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, spiritual professionals, and trained volunteers. Department of Veteran Affairs), Tricare, Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Tricare Tricare is a healthcare program that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 22, 2024

While it’s true The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require volunteers to perform 5% of direct patient care hours per month for hospice agencies, she insists their contributions go far beyond simply meeting that goal. During that time, she’s come to understand what patients need, and how volunteers can add value.

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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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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

It was started by a social worker who really saw some gaps in care with those at end-of-life, particularly those with chronic long-term illness, having important conversations. There were rules a little bit, because the healthcare system likes to have some level of consistency as people move in. When should I think of one?

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Hospice of the North Coast

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Key Takeaways Hospice care for dementia patients aims to reduce physical and emotional distress, safeguarding dignity and comfort, with a hospice team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. Who Makes Up the Hospice Team? What are the signs of end stage dementia?

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2023

Josie Aquino: With 20+ years in healthcare, I have embraced a range of roles, each providing unique and invaluable experiences that have shaped my career and that I draw upon in my role today. For Medicare Advantage plans, a carve-in facilitates better care coordination and oversight.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

The hospice care team comprises medical experts, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who collectively address the needs of patients and their families. Hospice services are adaptable, available either at home or specialized facilities, and can be funded through various means, including Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance.

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AlayaCare

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“Home care is seeing greater participation in Medicare Advantage Plans and Transitional Care programs for healthcare systems and skilled nursing facilities, which are also important programs for Lifematters. metropolitan area.

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NHPCO

JUNE 16, 2023

These congressional advocacy actions came a week after NHPCO filed detailed comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Quality Reporting Proposed Rule, demonstrating the importance of both legislative and regulatory advocacy for protecting and improving hospice and palliative care.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

However, you might not know that Medicare requires Medicare Certified Hospice Agencies to provide or offer GIP-level care. GIP care must be provided in a Medicare-certified hospice inpatient facility or a hospital. I tend to think about all the work that the nurse has completed that does not get covered by Medicare.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

Spiritual support is provided by the Hospice chaplain and social workers are also available. Frequency of healthcare visits are determined by several factors such as patient diagnoses, symptoms, and response to treatments and medications. As the patient’s condition and symptoms change, the care evolves to meet the need.

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NHPCO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In her decades of service, Lund Person has served as a key contact with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and helped ensure that policymakers hear the hospice voice. Norman then served as Founder and President and CEO for Caris HealthCare before becoming a Managing Partner and Executive Board Member.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. I’ve known Michele a long time, since the Joint Medical Program.

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Home Care Pulse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Payer Sources: Private HMO insurance plan through Alice’s job Medicare as Alice became eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare when she was diagnosed with ALS. Do your social workers know how to access the lending closet for specialized equipment?

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 30, 2023

Myth: Hospice Care Is Unaffordable While the cost of hospice care varies, most patients with private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid will have coverage for hospice care services if they have a life-limiting condition. Patients with Medicare usually pay very little or nothing for hospice services.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

My clinical experiences have been foundational to my growth, but my aging health policy experience with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and my time with The California Endowment were equally important. Why does CHAP have a national medical director, registered nurse and social worker on staff who all specialize in hospice?

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

Social workers can help you and your loved one resolve any lingering end-of-life planning. Healthcare services. Social work services : Social services are available for our patients and their families to help them work through end-of-life stress. The Medicare hospice benefit covers over 85% of hospice patients.

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Kindful Hospice

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We’ll also dispel some of the common myths that surround this important kind of healthcare. These teams have a diverse array of special skills, made up of spiritual advisors, social workers, doctors, nurses, and even trained volunteers. Hospice care can be covered by Medicare. Read on to learn more about hospice care.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 15, 2020

Home health care is specialized medical care that is ordered by a physician and is administered by trained healthcare professionals such as nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers, dietitians, etc. Home health care is covered by Medicare and most insurances.

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