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Systematic Change Needed to Support Family Caregivers of Hospice Patients

Hospice News

Given the critical role of family caregivers in home-based care, hospices have a vested interest in expanding their access to support. The state of caregiving Many of the barriers are financial. The direct costs of caregiving are substantial, and they multiply as lost wages or missed work days get factored in.

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New Dementia-Focused Payment Model Emphasizes Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Without family caregivers, most hospice and palliative care patients would be unable to receive care in the home. Now, some emerging payment models are including caregiver support as a key component. In terms of caregiving support, not much has changed. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled in July 2023.

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Using a Hospice Data ‘Toolbox’ to Tune Up Health Equity

Hospice News

CAPC surveyed 150,000 health care professionals between December 2021 and January 2022 to gauge the efficacy and scope of their quality improvement efforts to advance equity among Black patients with serious illnesses. Bullock is also professor at Boston Colleges School of Social Work and Global Public Health.

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5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

The project is designed to learn more about the innovative, person-centered care models that can help address common challenges that these patients and their caregivers face including approaches that integrate palliative care services.

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Proposed Legislation Would Create Tax Credits for Family Caregivers

Hospice News

A bill to strengthen support for family caregivers is working its way through Congress. Senators recently reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act, first proposed in 2021. The bill would establish a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible, working family caregivers. The sponsors of the Senate bill included Sens. “The

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Holiday Book Review 2021

Caregiver Warrior

Here is my Holiday Book Review for 2021. These are great gifts for your loved ones, or your favorite caregiver or even as a treat for yourself! The post Holiday Book Review 2021 appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Hospice CEO’s Top Predictions for 2025

Hospice News

Staffing will continue to be a significant concern as will caregiver satisfaction, and I anticipate that the industry will turn to AI to battle these important issues. Heath Bartness, CEO, St. Croix Hospice We’re going to continue to see the expanded acceptance and understanding of the values of the hospice benefit. Bartness, St.

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