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More Medical Schools Investing in Palliative Care Education

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A 2018 study showed that most students in clinical disciplines do not feel prepared to provide family care at the end of life. Palliative care education programs are gaining speed regionally, leading some to hope for a “domino effect” that would spur further growth. Regional programs cropping up.

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Earlier Palliative Care Yields Higher ROI

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Beginning in 2018, WellSpan began to test that theory by examining financial metrics associated with its palliative care services, with a focus on cost savings. Beginning in 2018, WellSpan began to test that theory by examining financial metrics associated with its palliative care services, with a focus on cost savings.

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Senate Again Takes Up Hospice, Palliative Staffing Bill

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If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) The bill would also expand continuing education and career development programs and incentives in these fields.

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Providers Navigate Fragmented Payment System To Bring Palliative Care to Patients

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The company directly employs nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers who provide direct care, most often in nursing homes. The United States lacks a robust reimbursement system for palliative care. Historically, the U.S. PalliCare has a two-fold approach within its care and business models.

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Inside Kansas’ 5-Year Plan to Expand Palliative Care

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The seeds of the plan were planted in 2018 when the legislature established the state’s Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council. This spring, Kansas launched a five-year plan to make palliative care more accessible to its nearly 3 million residents.

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Hospice Organizations Appoint New Leadership, VPs

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Kamal became director-at-large at the academy in 2018. Established in 1988, AAHPM is a professional organization for hospice and palliative care clinicians, social workers and other health and spiritual care providers in the space. Prior to joining AAHPM, Kamal was a fellow at the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

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EdenHill Senior Living Communities Starts In-House Hospice Business

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The EdenHospice team includes a hospice physician, director of nursing, chaplain, social worker, aides and volunteers. in 2018, rising above the national average of 50.3% Patients have already begun receiving care through EdenHospice, which is currently awaiting Medicare certification.

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