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Dole Act Could Give Veterans Greater Access to Hospice, Palliative Care

Hospice News

The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, currently winding its way through Congress, would likely increase access to hospice and palliative care for veterans, if enacted. Palliative care is foundational to geriatric care, and geriatric care is what PACE is all about.

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Congress Earmarks $12.5 Million for Palliative Care Research

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Federal lawmakers recently allocated millions of dollars to fuel palliative care research efforts. The move is anticipated to expand palliative education and career development opportunities as demand rises in coming years. Sean Morrison, director at the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC).

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Automated Orders Improve Palliative Care Access

Hospice News

More hospitalized patients can receive earlier palliative care if a provider programs automated orders into the electronic medical record (EMR). By using this process, researchers at Penn Medicine increased palliative care consultation rates in the hospital to 43.9%, up from 16.6%, according to a study published today in JAMA.

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Bloom Healthcare CEO: Integrating Palliative Care Into Every Decision

Hospice News

Bloom Healthcare cares for about 10,000 high-needs patients with a comprehensive primary care and care management model that incorporates palliative care. Where does palliative care fit into the model? The company currently operates in Colorado and Texas. It is all throughout.

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

Hospice News

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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The Barriers Creating Pediatric Palliative Care Inequities

Hospice News

Recent research has uncovered some of the leading barriers preventing greater pediatric palliative care utilization across underserved communities. Illinois legislators in January 2021 passed the Pediatric Palliative Care Bill (SB2384), which established an in-home palliative care benefit for children facing life-limiting conditions.

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Palliative Care, ACO Collaborations Fuel ‘Historical Savings’ in MSSP Program

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Palliative care providers that form collaborative partnerships with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may be lending to a landmark downward trend in health care spending in the value-based payment landscape. Lowentritt is also senior medical director of Aledade, a network of ACO primary care organizations.