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Specialized Palliative Pharmacists Have Key Role in Interdisciplinary Teams

Hospice News

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in 2002 recognized the importance of pharmacists in palliative care teams. Pharmacists have a pivotal role in the provision of hospice and palliative care and are integral members of all interdisciplinary hospice teams,” the organization indicated.

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Hospices Facilities Launch, Renovate With Growth in Mind

Hospice News

The new location will allow for improved support for serious and terminally ill patients that lack caregiver support or need higher levels of care, said Dr. Christopher Strzalka, medical director at Julia Hospice & Palliative Care. The hospice facility is projected to reopen in the fall.

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For-Profit or Nonprofit, Hospice Is Not a ‘Hustle’

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of hospice enrollees in 2019, up from 9% in 2002, according to NHPCO. “This is evidenced by CMS data indicating that 81%o of families/caregivers utilizing the Medicare benefit give the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 (with 10 being the best) and 84 percent would recommend hospice to family and friends.”

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