Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

JANUARY 8, 2021

It’s a traditional time of the year to set goals and make resolutions, so in our first blog post of 2021, we’re offering up six new year’s resolutions that family caregivers might like to adopt this year. Whatever reason you have for not asking for help, try to put it aside in 2021 and reach out to someone.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

The post Lung Health Day Oct 27 2021 appeared first on Sahara Hospice Care. -What are the most common Diagnosis in Hospice Care. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. SAHARA HOSPICE CARE. 140 Eldridge Rd Suite B 1, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For Immediate Release: February 9, 2021 . Hospice Action Network Honors 2021 Congressional Champions. Alexandria, Va) – The Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization , is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Hospice Action Network Angel Award.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

WHPCC was incorporated as a 501c3 organization in 2021. The WHPCC member companies have collaborated on quality benchmarking and improvement, revenue cycle management, compliance, policies and procedures related to hospice eligibility and other joint initiatives, members told Hospice News in 2021. Richardson Community Hospice.

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Hearts for Hospice & Home Health

JULY 1, 2021

This recognition is reflective of each and every team member and the care and compassion they provide to those we serve,” said Lisa Kissell, CEO of Valeo Home Health and Hospice. Valeo was honored at the Best of SLC banquet held on June 14, 2021 at This Is The Place State Park in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

AAHPM will be holding the final Virtual Career Fair of 2021! AAHPM was represented by Nate Goldstein, Wendy-Jo Toyama, Rebecca Aslakson, and Katherine Ast, along with 10 AAHPM Research Scholars from 2019 and 2020. The retreat was a huge success. Mark your calendars to participate in the November 12 career fair. Register now to participate.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

CMS launched the carve-in in 2021. Payer companies reported greater challenges in 2022 than those who participated in 2021, according to the RAND report. The program’s 2021 results showed a modest, across-the-board improvement in care quality, but to date these data were not assessed for 2022.

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Hospice News

MAY 30, 2024

A surge of deals in 2021 and 2022 led to record-high valuations in the space with multiples reaching in excess of 30x in some instances. That may not be at the peak of what we saw in the 2021 timeframe, but the right opportunities are still seeing significant value,” Palamara told Hospice News.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

That was the conclusion of Sean Morrison’s welcome to the 2021 NPCRC Foley Retreat. Ernecoff, PhD, MPH. 2020 AAHPM Research Scholar Recipient. It has been a hard year, and the path forward remains uncertain — but we believe we will find a path.

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Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2024

In Calendar Year 2021, the share of hospice care days with nurse visits in the last seven days of life rose to 63%, up from 62% year over year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Social worker visits in the last days of life also rose to 9% in 2021, up from 7% in 2020.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 25, 2024

of all Medicare decedents received one day or more of hospice care and were enrolled in hospice at the time of death during calendar year 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, according to Alix Ware, director of health policy for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). In 2021, 1.71

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Pallimed

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) Short notice, but yes, there will be a Pallimed/GeriPal virtual party this year. Never missed a year! Have we planned a lot around this? Do we want to see friends and colleagues and meet new people? Can we do it with minimal expectations? We hope so!

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

increase in 2021. In 2021, the growth rate was 11.5%. growth in 2021. Economic patterns also reflect the growing presence of Medicare Advantage. Fee-for-service expenditures dropped 1.9% last year after a 3.8% But Medicare Advantage spending grew at a rate of 15.1% As of last year, 92% of the U.S. last year, after seeing 4.6%

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The relatively high rates during the past two years are among the factors contributing to an M&A slump in the hospice market, in which deal volume has slipped significantly from the record numbers of transactions in 2020 and 2021.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Oncology nurses at Nebraska Medicine in 2021 began utilizing a palliative care screening assessment tool to help differentiate patients in need of general or specialized serious illness care. Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute also began integrating the ID-PALL tool in 2021.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 21, 2021

Since Nurses spend so much time on their feet, they need durable shoes that can provide ultimate comfort and support. From sneakers to slip ons, here is a list of the best shoes for Nurses this year! Hoka One One Arahi 4. adidas Men's Ultraboost. Alegria Debra Professional. Crocs Bistro Clog. The Cloud. Clove Shoe. Dansko Professional Clog.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 29, 2024

The hospice provided inpatient care to an estimated 1,767 patients and home-based services to 2,016 patients in 2021, according to its biennial report. Alzheimer’s and dementia-related conditions were the fifth leading cause of death among adults 65 and older in 2021, reported the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Researchers examined data on the place of death among adults in 47 countries that took place between January 2012 and December 2021, according to a new study in the Lancet. during 2020 and 2021, up from 30.1% The study focused on cancer and dementia patients. Worldwide, the percentage of home deaths rose to 32.2% in 2012–2013.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

trillion in 2021, according to a new analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These sources continue to provide funding in 2021, but at much lower levels and in 2020.”. economy in 2021, down from 19.7% billion in 2021. National health care expenditures in the U.S.

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Hospice News

JUNE 25, 2024

Close to 156,000 people enrolled in the benefit during 2021, according to the U.S. The new center will serve the Sacramento and San Francisco areas. More patients elect hospice in California than in any other state. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Florida followed close behind with more than 154,000.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

About 25,271 Medicare decedents in 2021 elected the hospice benefit, according to the U.S. Individuals 85 and older are the fastest growing segment of the Maryland population, according to the state’s Department of Aging. Currently 22.62% of the Maryland population is 60 or older, a number expected to rise to 26.6%

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is down from 11 in Q3 2022 and 18 in the same period in 2021. Of the estimated 60-plus hospice transactions that occurred during 2021, at least 39, or 65%, were private-equity based, a rise from 56% in 2020, according to the Braff Group. These numbers are a far cry from the record-breaking PE volume of prior years.

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Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2024

But back in 2020 and 2021, your business could have some issues — maybe that length of stay a little longer than the past or you had some [Medicare payment] cap issues — buyers would overlook that and say, ‘we can fix it.’ “There’s no question due diligence is taking longer, and they’re going deeper.

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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2024

Beginning in 2021, numerous reports emerged of unethical or illegal practices among hundreds of newly licensed hospices, particularly among new companies popping up in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona. California’s Department of Justice (CDOJ) in 2021 issued a report detailing the state’s history of lax oversight.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JANUARY 6, 2022

The results of the AAHPM Election were announced. View the newly elected 2022-2023 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors will begin their terms following the 2022 Annual Assembly. Congratulations to the new board and committee members! The full educational schedule for the Annual Assembly was released.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Nasdaq: AMED), which purchased Contessa in 2021 for $250 million. This model personalizes care for acute and chronic conditions, while lowering costs and increasing patient satisfaction,” Messina said in October 2021 in an announcement regarding a palliative care joint venture with Henry Ford Health System.

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Hospice News

JULY 12, 2024

More than 57,000 people in Illinois elected the Medicare Hospice Benefit in 2021, according to the U.S. By 2030, the department projects that seniors will represent 25% of the Illinois population, about 3.6 million people. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Justice Department alleges that 19 Intrepid locations between 2016 and 2021 submitted home health Medicare claims for ineligible patients. “This settlement reflects our commitment to ensuring that these benefits are used to care for those who need them and not just to enrich those who seek to provide them.”

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Hospice News

JUNE 14, 2023

of the nation’s gross domestic product by the end of that time frame, up from slightly more than 18% in 2021. in 2021” Fiore said. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary also project that health care expenditures will represent 19.6% Hospital spending growth is expected to be 5.8% compared to 4.4%

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

2021) The disconnected: COVID-19 and disparities in access to quality broadband for higher education students. Epub 2021 May 21. 2021) Disparities in Technology and Broadband Internet Access Across Rurality: Implications for Health and Education. 2021) Gravity assist: propelling higher education towards a brighter future.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Connect program began in 2021, with Scully joining the initiative in May 2024. IAHHC’s membership includes about 538 home health, hospice and personal care agencies in Indiana that employ a total of roughly 5,000 workers. The association’s staff also help manage the Kentucky Home Care Association (KHCA). Development of the C.A.R.E.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Heart to Heart launched a de novo in the Lone Star State in 2021, expanding its presence across eight counties near Temple, Texas. The organization opened a new 14-patient bed facility this summer in San Antonio, Texas, building its presence in the state.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is down from 11 in Q3 2022 and 18 in the same period in 2021. Of the estimated 60-plus hospice transactions that occurred during 2021, at least 39, or 65%, were private-equity based, a rise from 56% in 2020, according to The Braff Group. These numbers are a far cry from the record-breaking PE volume of prior years.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Choice Health at Home has completed nearly 50 deals since its founding, and 20 since Coltala and Trive recapitalized the company in 2021. Within that, we’re really intent on providing care in rural and urban settings, and this gives us the opportunity to do so.”

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

This would be a 33% increase from 2012 More than 32,200 Medicare decedents elected hospice in Massachusetts in 2021, according to the U.S. One contributing factor is that following a large spate of deals in 2021 and 2022 — fewer quality hospices are left on the market, the Mertz Taggart report indicated. Census Bureau projections.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

VitalCaring came on the scene in July 2021, when its three principal owners — April Anthony, former CEO of Encompass Health’s (NYSE: EHC) home health and hospice business, and the private equity firms Vistria Group and Nautic Partners — purchased an undisclosed home health agency in Louisiana.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Since its $250 million acquisition of Contessa Health in 2021, Amedisys has been positioning the subsidiary as a vehicle for innovation, reaching new frontiers in the small but growing high-acuity home care market. million in 2021. million during the final three months of last year, up from $2 million in Q4 2021.

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