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Integrating Social Determinants Into Palliative Care

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Strong staff education and reimbursement are among the keys to successfully integrating social determinants of health within a palliative care program. Screening tools developed by the U.S. Does palliative care intersect with social determinants of health? That is the happiest marriage, Romanello told Palliative Care News at the conference.

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CEOs’ Top Predictions for Palliative Care in 2025

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Perhaps the new administration will reinstate the Seriously Ill Population program that was terminated immediately prior to launch in 2021. Palliative Care News spoke with a group of industry leaders about the most pressing market forces and trends that will shape the space during 2025. Heath Bartness, CEO, St.

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The Case for a Palliative Care Medicare Carve-Out

Hospice News

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final report found that the MCCM model hit each of these targets, extending the payment periods sunset until 2021, initially slated to complete in 2020. The future of palliative care payment is reaching an uncertain, but potentially promising time in the Medicare landscape.

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5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Palliative care providers have explored diverse routes to improve quality and access to their services in 2024. Below are five under-the-radar stories that, while important, didnt make our most read this year. SMI patients with serious physical illnesses often have less access to appropriate medical care and mental health services.

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How Health System Palliative Providers Can Leverage Data to Gain More Resources

Hospice News

Palliative care clinicians in health systems can apply research to lobby administrators for additional resources. In doing so, they may get a profile boost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative care’s reputation grew during the pandemic, with more patients and health care organizations recognizing its benefits and value. So where is the money?”

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PalliCare: Independence, Staff Autonomy, Neutrality Drive Texas-Based Agency

Hospice News

The seed for Texas-based Pallicare was planted at a chance meeting at a 2021 conference between Jonathan Fluhart, a management professional with a background in aerospace, technology, and hospice industries, and nurse practitioner Tiffany Hughes. Palliative care is often seen as a loss leader, but Fluhart and Hughes saw it as an opportunity.

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Care Synergy Forms DME Joint Venture with RCC Medical Equipment

Hospice News

Care Synergy emerged in 2021 as a regional collaborative of hospice companies. Care Synergy emerged in 2021 as a regional collaborative of hospice companies. By leveraging a legacy of exceptional service delivery in the medical equipment sector, we can offer even better support for our patients and our communities.

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