Today's Caregiver

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Thought Leader Interview with Michael Jordan, Founder & CEO - CircleOf

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University and credited my education at NSU for playing a significant role in my successful nursing career. My education exposed me to many different specialty types during my clinicals and courses.

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HPNA podcast

JANUARY 14, 2021

Come hear about how their journey into research has informed their lives, their careers and the contributions their research has provided in building the scholarship of palliative and hospice nursing. For more information about this topic and advancing expert care, please visit the resources found at: [link]. .

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Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospices are also facing the growing risk of cybersecurity threats that have included incidents of exposed private health information belonging to patients. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has established HIPAA rules aimed at protecting sensitive health information.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One contributing factor found that over half of people ages 18 to 34 said they don’t know where to find information about documenting end-of-life wishes and values. Many people don’t know where to turn for information on end-of-life planning. Also, the truth is that people do not often like to talk about death and dying.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

DECEMBER 2, 2020

With all that 2020 has brought, the Information Blocking Rule that came out of the Cures Act was under the radar of many hospices. Thankfully, HHS extended the compliance date for the Rule to April 5, 2021, from November 2, 2020.

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Three Oaks Hospice

MARCH 12, 2021

Choosing hospice is a difficult choice, especially for loved ones suffering from dementia and alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to help guide you.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve made a pretty big bite into technology, We need better information, and it’s all driven by information. First, we need to be able to move information efficiently throughout the organization. We need that information in order to manage the organization better. We’re using artificial intelligence.

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AlayaCare

JUNE 27, 2023

Seamless information sharing Effective communication and information sharing are crucial to ensure effective coordination among care providers. See how Community Advantage Rehabilitation streamlines clinical documentation and real-time share information among multiple home care service providers within one centralized platform: 3.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To reduce diversity in practice and provide decision-useful information to a joint venture’s investors, the [FASB] Board decided to require that a joint venture apply a new basis of accounting upon formation,” the agency stated in a report. “By

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Hospice News

MARCH 9, 2023

Adaptability is the greatest weapon a hospice can have in its arsenal of patient data protection strategies, according to Arthur Clark, vice president of information technology of the Florida-based nonprofit Empath Health. “The A key first step is to Identify which systems house sensitive patient information, according to Clark.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Acadian Health focuses on trauma-informed, patient-centered care through the lens of quality. Giving these patients and their families diagnostic information can help them connect with providers that support them. We can’t be culturally competent, but we can be culturally informed on equity issues.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Parents who are given the opportunity to understand and learn more about their child’s illness can make better, more informed decisions about their care, she said. Without that information, quality of life can be diminished as patients undergo too many unnecessary treatments that result in high costs, according to Mattocks. “In

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AlayaCare

JULY 3, 2023

When it comes to home care agencies, it’s crucial to have reliable and secure communication to deliver top-notch care and keep clients’ information private. Understanding HIPAA compliance in home care HIPAA, a law passed in 1996 , establishes rules for keeping private client and patient information safe in the healthcare field.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Through a recent request for information (RFI), the agency is seeking insight on how a CMS-led directory could reduce the burden on providers and payers by creating a single, centralized system that would promote real-time accuracy for patients. The agency’ RFI is open to public comment for a 60-day period that expires on Dec.

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AlayaCare

JULY 27, 2022

However, a solution needs to be secure and encrypted when discussing client information through a HIPAA-compliant* communication system. Data residency and control of client information – Information is stored in the regions where clients operate. Protected Information security and a reduction in compliance risk.

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AlayaCare

JULY 12, 2022

The all-new feature promotes increased collaboration, transparency, and connectivity amongst care staff with end-to-end encryption for data protection and compliance with health information privacy laws. Ensuring compliance with health information privacy acts is critical when using messaging applications by home care employees.

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Hospice News

APRIL 14, 2023

To date, CMS has not put forth any specific new measures, but the proposed rule does contain a request for information (RFI) designed to gather data on how hospices approach health equity. What information can CMS collect and share to help hospices serve vulnerable and underserved populations and address barriers to access?

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Hospice News

APRIL 20, 2023

For the first time, anyone can now review detailed information on the ownership of more than 6,000 hospices and 11,000 home health agencies certified to participate in the Medicare program on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website,” the agency said in the announcement. ” This is a developing story.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Rather, they wanted to provide clear, understandable information that enabled the patient to make reasonable, informed choices about their care. At that time, hospital staff became interested in providing patients more than just the standard aggressive treatments for illness.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Automating these tasks to provide staff with timely, accurate information allows them to better assist families and inform patients on what to expect. Our platform provides accurate, up-to-date information that is easily accessible to care teams in human services, post-acute care and payer markets.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It empowers them by informing them and keeping them involved in the care. Training: Despite the fact that it often is second nature to those delivering hospice care, person-centered care training can help reinforce principles around documenting as well as gathering information that is specific to the individual.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This team can serve as the main point of contact that gathers the information, ensures it’s reviewed, is submitted and received and verifies that the address and contact information is correct with Medicare. They should review everything before sending it out, double checking the accuracy of all the information.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Identification of Patients in Need of Palliative Care, or ID-PALL, is a patient screening tool that does not require detailed medical information. The information obtained from ID-PALL also provides the palliative care team with meaningful information that can be used to create a tangible road map for each patient.

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 19, 2022

If your home care agency is littered with mounds of paper and you’re running out of tedious, manual processes to find and input the information, now might be the time to consider looking into your digital options. Technology—even the most basic EHR software solutions —allows you to keep all your information in one digital format.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should clarify timeframes associated with a proposed informal dispute resolution process for hospice providers and retool aspects of the agency’s forthcoming Special Focus Program, according to an industry group representing nonprofits.

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Education Patient advocates provide information and insight into medical treatment options and medical conditions. Education is crucial in patient advocacy because knowledge enables patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Nurse advocacy creates a safe, informed, and more effective healthcare experience for all.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Providers should be submitting all the quality data that helps inform and improve quality of care for patients and families. It is [also] really important that quality data is collected so that patients and families can make informed choices about their care.” The panel released its report in May.

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Hospice News

JULY 28, 2023

“This final rule discusses the comments received regarding information related to the provision of higher levels of hospice care; spending patterns for non-hospice services provided during the election of the hospice benefit; ownership transparency; equipping patients and caregivers with information to inform hospice selection; and ways to examine (..)

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AlayaCare

APRIL 14, 2023

To help you get started, here are the basics of cybersecurity in homecare so you have the knowledge and information necessary to protect your patients’ sensitive data. In a homecare setting, this could involve securing personal medical information, preventing remote access to medical devices, and protecting devices from malware and viruses.

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Hospice News

JULY 17, 2023

The SMRC will notify hospices under review with a statement of reasons, request for documentation as well as informational resources. Others include a 36-month rule that limits when a hospice can be sold, publication of hospice ownership data and associated requests for information from providers.

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AlayaCare

MARCH 29, 2023

By having the ability to be notified of vacant visits/shifts via mobile messaging, caregivers can enjoy several benefits: They can take advantage of the flexibility in scheduling as they can be informed about available shifts instantly and respond quickly.

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AlayaCare

MAY 8, 2023

AlayaCare and Carefor are collaborating to integrate the AlayaCare Cloud platform to serve as the primary source of information and automation for Carefor back-office staff and frontline providers. For more information, visit: www.alayacare.com.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When responding to future provider relief auditing requests, hospices should stick to the point, be concise and not include any “extraneous information,” according to Bryan Nowicki, partner and hospice attorney at Husch Blackwell. You want to give the auditor information on what they’ve asked for and leave it at that. “You

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Hospice News

JULY 6, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking information from UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and LHC Group Inc. The questions on wage bargaining for home health workers is the FTC’s second request for information about the deal, Seeking Alpha reported , citing Dealreporter. billion, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

3 ways automation can save your agency time and lower back-office costs over the long term in your home care business: Automate intake and scheduling: By automating intake and scheduling processes, home care agencies can reduce the time required to manage patient information, freeing up staff to focus on delivering care.

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Life & Death Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Talking About Death Won’t Kill You sounds like a story-book title, but it is actually a nonfiction book packed with “informational how-to’s” – as in how to talk about death and is written by Kathy Kortes-Miller – a palliative care educator and researcher.

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