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Hospice News
JUNE 1, 2022
Hospice and palliative care need greater recognition among disciplines across the board, beyond medicine and nursing, according to Eunju Lee, palliative care social worker at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. But clinical education will need a much larger boost to ensure a sustainable workforce, according to many providers.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act would expand utilization of these services by removing Medicare payment barriers faced by both providers and patients. The bill proposes to “wave,” or remove, Medicare beneficiary cost-sharing for advance care planning services. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Mark Warner (D-Va.)
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Hospice News
JANUARY 19, 2023
Many people living with serious medical illnesses also suffer from comorbid behavioral health issues,” the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) indicated in a 2020 report. 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.
High Peaks Hospice
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
That year Medicare determined that dying was no longer a diagnosis that warranted a hospital admission. In 1982 Medicare authorized reimbursement for hospice care. Dr. Merkel engaged with his partner Dr. Robert Kasulke to spear head the medical care. Dr. David Merkel served as Medical Director of Hospice until his death in 2012.
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. Durable medical equipment (DME) : Seasons Hospice offers durable medical equipment as a part of your hospice service. How much will hospice cost?
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