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Palliative Care in the ED Reduces Costs, Improves Patient Outcomes

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The presence of an embedded palliative care practitioner in the emergency department can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. These results make sense when you consider the skill sets and outcomes associated with palliative care in the hospital and other settings, according to VanderWel. she said during the presentation.

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What Palliative Care Providers Need to Know About Palliative Psychedelics, Cannabis

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Palliative care providers face a host of legal and regulatory challenges when seeking to expand patients’ access to certain controlled substances. Providing therapeutic- and medically-guided patient experiences involves a deep understanding of compliance with evolving laws and safe utilization.

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Customizing a Palliative Program to Patient, Payer Priorities

Hospice News

While some palliative care programs mirror the hospice model, more operators are working to tailor their services to patients’ specific needs, with varying intensity. This is increasingly important as payment shifts towards value-based payment models in which demonstrating cost savings is crucial to success.

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Palliative Care Providers Build Stronger Referral Relationships to Improve Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes

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Reaching breast cancer patients with varying needs can be a challenging feat for palliative care providers. Their referral strategies often hinge on how palliative services can help improve outcomes. A real shift is happening where there is a lot more emphasis on compounding symptom management,” Kamal told Palliative Care News.

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Phoenix Children’s Palliative Chief: Shift the Culture in Health Care

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Health care providers should take a more expansive view of how they care for patients and families, according to Dr. Tressia Shaw, the new division chief for palliative medicine at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Shaw rose to lead the Phoenix, Arizona-based hospital’s palliative care program in early October. And that’s really palliative care.”

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Building a Clinic-Based Palliative Care Program

Hospice News

Palliative care is often delivered in the hospital setting or in the home, but a number of organizations have set up clinics to deliver those services. These locations often assist patients by offering a variety of services beyond symptom management. The program currently works with 180 physicians in its service area.

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New Coalition Launches to Advance Palliative Cancer Care

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A new organization, Together for Supportive Cancer Care, launched Monday with a mission to expand access to palliative care among cancer patients. The term “supportive care” is often used interchangeably with “palliative care.” The post New Coalition Launches to Advance Palliative Cancer Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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