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A Decade of Palliative Telehealth Utilization Shows Quality Improvement

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The analysis spanned various clinical trials and studies published between 2014 and 2024 that examined telehealth use within palliative care settings across the world. It enhances communication, reduces the financial burden of travel and increases patient and caregiver satisfaction.

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How California Began Expanding Palliative Care Via Medicaid

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Dr. James Cotter, who has been with the Partnership HealthPlan of California since July 2014, clarified that the original pilot sought to determine if this type of program would be financially feasible for patients with two years of life expectancy or less.

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Dana-Farber’s New Push to Integrate Palliative, Behavioral Services in Cancer Care

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Almost 40% of people 65 and older had at least one disability from 2008 to 2012, according to a 2014 U.S. That includes advanced communication skills, addressing nonphysical symptoms, care partners and caregiver burden.” Census Bureau report.

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The Case for Integrating Social Determinants Into Palliative Care

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Social determinants are non-medical needs that can have a significant impact on the trajectory of patients’ health, such as nutrition, transportation, social or caregiver support, and housing, among others. The health system in 2014 launched initiatives to reduce food insecurity among their patient that generated $4.8

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Amedisys Appoints Richard Ashworth as President, CEO and Board Member

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Kusserow led Amedisys between 2014 and the first quarter of 2022, when he retired as CEO but stayed on as chairman. I am passionate about patient care and giving Amedisys’ caregivers the tools and support needed to focus on what they do best,” Ashworth said in statement. “I

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Amedisys CEO Gerard ‘Terminated Without Cause;’ Kusserow to Return

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” Kusserow retired as CEO effective April 15 but remained chairman of the board of directors.Kusserow’s first tenure as CEO began in 2014. His experience, along with his passion, makes us confident that this will serve Amedisys well during this time.” billion from $900 million.

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Breast Cancer Patients Often Lack Access to Palliative Care

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A recent study of nearly 30,000 hospitalized metastatic breast cancer patients found that only 19% received palliative care from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, palliative care utilization can reduce family caregiver burnout and burden. “It’s The Scientific Reports study examined patient data in the U.S.