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Preventing Burnout Among Palliative Care Employees

Hospice News

“There can be long hours, higher caseloads, patient/caregiver heightened emotions that lead to higher levels of stress than in other medical care settings.” The panel included Rana McClelland, president and CEO; Jayne O’Brien; vice president of patient services; Arlene Coffman, director of clinical services; Dr. Hanh T.

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

Hospice News

Many people living with serious medical illnesses also suffer from comorbid behavioral health issues,” the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) indicated in a 2020 report. Awareness of even the basic tools to address some of this will greatly empower our medical community.”

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Palliative Care an ‘Important Piece’ of Quality in Oncology Programs

Hospice News

The Nashville-headquartered organization recently secured a $60 million funding round to expand its health services for cancer patients, including palliative care and programs to address social determinants. Also in 2020 came the launch of partnership between Livio Health and cancer care provider Minnesota Oncology.

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5 Numbers that Shaped Hospice in 2022

Hospice News

Social workers saw an average 4.07% hourly wage hike, and medical directors saw the lowest rate of increase at 0.6%, the report indicated. The most recent available utilization data are from 2020, but the hospice community should be watching for updated numbers. Hospice utilization.

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3 Palliative Care Providers to Watch

Hospice News

The health care startup currently provides interdisciplinary services in 28 states to 30,000 seniors who suffer from chronic health conditions and social determinants issues. This is up from 1,700 patients in three states in 2020. The whole team of nurses, social workers and chaplains were so committed to their patients,” Sheehan said.

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Hope Produces Town Hall Webinars

Hope Hospice

For immediate release: May 11, 2020. Panelists: Jatinder Marwaha, MD, FACP, HMCD, Hope Hospice Medical Director. Kuljeet Multani, MD, HMCD, Hope Hospice Associate Medical Director. Panelists: Veronica Martin, MSW, ASW, Hope Hospice Supervisor of Medical Social Workers.

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Improving Hospital Care for Older Adults through Acute Care for Elders (ACE Units): Kellie Flood and Stephanie Rogers

GeriPal

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome back to the GeriPal Podcast, Stephanie Rogers, who’s a geriatrician and medical director of UCSF’s, age-friendly health systems. Eric: So can I ask also, Stephanie, you did this survey fall of 2020. Kellie, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Kellie: Thank you so much.