High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

That year Medicare determined that dying was no longer a diagnosis that warranted a hospital admission. Families were struggling to manage the death of their loved ones unsupported at home. In 1982 Medicare authorized reimbursement for hospice care. Dr. David Merkel served as Medical Director of Hospice until his death in 2012.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Last year VNA Health Group enhanced its dementia care training programs for social work and nursing staff, with an emphasis on its home health patients. I know how helpless physicians and nurse practitioners can feel when confronted with patients struggling with dementia.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs. Nursing services : RNs visit patients in residential homes, nursing homes and hospitals. What staff members are a part of hospice care?

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