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Podcast #19: Saul Ebema, President, Hospice Chaplaincy

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Hospice News Reporter Holly Vossel sits down with Saul Ebema, president of Hospice Chaplaincy, to discuss ways that hospice chaplains can bridge gaps to underserved communities in this latest episode. The post Podcast #19: Saul Ebema, President, Hospice Chaplaincy appeared first on Hospice News.

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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

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Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. What I’ve noticed is that the strong faith in this community can almost view hospice as a conflict.

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Hospices Welcome Expanded Chaplain Services Codes, Seek Clarity on Applicability

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Hospices are seeking greater clarity on updated Medicare rules that allow hospices to document a broader range of chaplain services on claims. While the revisions do not impact reimbursement, they allow hospice providers to track and report the duration, frequency and extent of the spiritual care patients receive.

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Third Season Episode 15: Saul and Joe reflect on reaching 100 episodes of The Hospice Chaplaincy Show

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In this episode, Saul and Joe reflect on the 100 published episodes of The Hospice Chaplaincy Show and reaching global listenership in 50 countries.

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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

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The hospice chaplain shortage is reaching a tipping point. As they work to recruit and retain their chaplain labor force, hospices are contending with a barrage of issues that also can impact patient access. More than 7,768 chaplains were employed by hospices nationwide in 2019, according to the Zippia report.

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COMING SOON! Season Three of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show Podcast

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We are currently recording new episodes for Season Three of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. If you want to share your Continue Reading.

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Fourth Season Episode 1:A Conversation with David Hugger

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Welcome to our first episode of season 4 of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. In this episode, Saul talks to David Hugger who is a retired hospice chaplain. David is also a podcaster and the author of two hospice books. His first book, “Hospice Is a […]