Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Our expansion is a means of ensuring that Agrace meets the growing demand for patient-centered end-of-life care to underserved communities and residents throughout Wisconsin, Kirkland told Hospice News in an email. The Wauwatosa office is home base for our interdisciplinary care team.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If these flexibilities are set to expire, which we strongly oppose, it is essential that hospices are given sufficient time to adjust operations and avoid disruptions in patient care, Summers said. Losing F2F recertification flexibility would complicate efforts to maintain continuity of care for patients in remote or underserved areas.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. Full Practice Ferrara said that in 2025, NPs can expect more states to consider granting full practice authority.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 31, 2025

3 emerging technologies Predictive analytics, remote patient monitoring and virtual reality therapies are three emerging technologies that are becoming increasingly prevalent among hospices, according to an Axxess report shared with Hospice News. Dare coordination technologies were a second-leading priority among 47% of the participants.

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Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2025

The nations health care system is ripe for change when it comes to improved hospice utilization that could help curb expenditures and improve outcomes, Jackson said during Hospice News 2025 Industry Outlook webinar. As far as tailwinds for the industry specific to hospice, [its] predictions for demographic growth, Jackson said.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its first draft guidance manual for implementing the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. The tool is slated for an October 2025 implementation, according to the agency’s 2025 final hospice rule.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

At such a vulnerable time, it is important for families to have a resource like a patient care unit right in their backyard. AMOREM provides comfort and understanding in ensuring that their compassionate and incredibly skilled nurses are there to support patients and families. Mitchell House is anticipated to open later in 2025.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Signatories also included the Alliance, LeadingAge, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and chaplain and nursing associations, among others. The bill has since stalled on the U.S.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2024

We will ensure that health care at home continues to evolve as an integral and vital partner in the continuum of care in America.” Landers’ appointment as inaugural CEO represents another step in the alliance’s integration process, which is expected to continue through the beginning of 2025.

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Hospice News

JULY 23, 2024

A large contingent of these companies were established with the purpose of selling the license at a profit, with little concern for patient care. “I increase in hospice per diems that CMS included in its 2025 proposed rule , Dombi said. The drafted Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act from U.S.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Hospice budgeting practices hinge on several factors, according to Matt Chadwick, CFO of Well Care Health. He shared his thoughts at the National Association of Home Care & Hospice’s (NAHC) Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas. You are going to see more regulations,” Doak said at the conference.

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AJN Off the Charts

JANUARY 10, 2025

These outbreaks have occurred in health care facilities, restaurants, schools, and cruise ships and are continuing to occur in 2025. In fact, norovirus transmission is more complexand therefore often underappreciated in its impact on human health, including patients and health care workers. mask as a barrier) as needed.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has launched “ Invest in Yourself ,” a multi-year campaign featuring nationally board-certified registered nurses (RNs) working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings. “And when nurses are at their all-around best, patients receive the best care.”

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the backbone of the healthcare system, Nurses play a crucial role in delivering patient care, ensuring safety, and supporting the wellbeing of their communities. Examples could include employee-of-the-month programs, awards for exceptional patient care, or public recognition for milestones like completing advanced certifications.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 17, 2025

.” Grounded in national standards set by each specialty, nursing specialty certification promotes consumer confidence and contributes to better patient care, outcomes, and higher patient satisfaction. The post Honoring Certified Nurses: BCEN Unveils Research, Recognition & Rewards!

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 27, 2025

In January, the ANA’s Center for Ethics & Human Rights announced the 2025 revision of the Code, which is updated every 10 years. The Code notes that self-care and patient care are inseparable nurses’ well-being directly benefits those they serve.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

There is a myriad of opportunities to positively impact patient care and the nurse experience. We always say, “You deliver the care, we make it easier.” Finish this sentence: “In 2025, the hospice industry will be defined by…” … innovation as a pathway to operational stability in changing times.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Patients feedback, advice and guidance quite rightly needs to be woven through every stage of the research process and inform the work we do, whether it is research focussed, or direct healthcare service improvement, as the outcomes are seeking to impact patient care and service delivery. link] Accessed Feb 2025.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In this Voices interview, Hospice News speaks with Erik Hornyak, CTO of HospiceChoice Rx, about how their ePrescribing platform, NaviScript, is optimizing prescribing workflows to give clinicians more time for patient care. Ensuring seamless integration between clinical and administrative workflows is a major challenge in hospice care.

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AJN Off the Charts

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As of early 2025, nearly 70 human cases have been confirmed, primarily among individuals with direct exposure to infected animals. In December 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first severe human case of H5N1 in Louisiana, involving a patient hospitalized with severe illness.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 31, 2022

Maine will face a shortage of 3,200 registered nurses in the state by 2025,” Cady wrote Hospice News in an email. Even if these fellows don’t decide to stay at our hospice, they may work within the community doing palliative care in hospitals or clinics, for example,” Rubel told Hospice News.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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Hospice News

MARCH 22, 2024

Partners In Care has done that well with home health care. Our home health care census is actually larger than our hospice census at this time. We measure the score at Partners In Care by how well we do with patient care, and we call it a victory when we were rated five-stars by [the U.S.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

Yael 44:20 I would say for AGS 2025, because I’m going to be giving a presentation with a colleague about that specific issue. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2025. Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Guests Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig have no relationships to disclose.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2024

” The Nursing Initiative is structured to be adaptable, focusing on three key investment areas that will directly benefit patient care. Only some hospitals serving a high percentage of Medicaid-eligible patients have achieved Magnet Status or Pathway to Excellence recognition. Grant recipients will be announced in 2025.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Julia Rogers has been honored with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2025 Award for Outstanding Contributions in the state of Indiana. Dr. Rogers contributions extend beyond the classroom and clinical setting.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

Engaging physicians as partners, not adversaries, fosters mutual respect and alignment around shared goals like patient care. Why It Matters: Strong nurse-physician relationships directly impact patient outcomes and team dynamics. As you plan for 2025, revisit these resources. Share them with your team.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 14, 2025

We look forward to these honorees continuing to wield their influence to protect and improve patient care.” She stands out as a prominent advocate in the field, advocating for nurses and patient care on local and national platforms. This award is well-deserved and showcases what the Power of Nurses can do.”

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What do you foresee as being different about the hospice industry looking ahead to 2025? Looking ahead to 2025, I believe the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation’s (HOPE) spiritual assessment tool will be a gamechanger for the hospice industry. But innovation won’t stop there. What quality must all Future Leaders possess?

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AJN Off the Charts

MARCH 17, 2025

Today, in 2025, both sites are boasting zero vacancies. We send STAR Awards to the team when they go above and beyond in patient care. ‘Great Catch Awards’ are given to staff members who identify potential safety issues, thus reinforcing the departments commitment to patient safety.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By harnessing such transformative technology, agencies and their clinicians would gain the freedom to continuously, radically reimagine what ideal patient care looks like and have the capacity to execute on that evolving vision. What do you foresee as being different about the hospice industry looking ahead to 2025?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Medication Kits have been implemented at several client sites, significantly improving the efficiency of selecting medications for patient records. Streamlining the medication management process has led to better patient care. Similarly, the Patient-Centered Care Plan was developed with active client participation.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach would help destigmatize hospice care and make it a more accessible and compassionate choice for all. What do you foresee as being different about the hospice industry looking ahead to 2025? There will be an increased emphasis on improving the quality of life for patients and families, not just extending life.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 20, 2024

Even just from being able to attend the Annual Assembly virtually this spring with the support of the Program, I have already picked up so many nuggets of knowledge and new perspectives that I found to be valuable and have already integrated into my patient care and teaching experiences. What’s your next goal you wish to accomplish?

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NHPCO

AUGUST 26, 2024

Landers based his clinical practice on providing health care through house calls and thousands of home visits, primarily to low-mobility patients. While in this setting, he saw the need to connect home care and hospice to the broader health care system and medical community.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Nearly one-third of nurses said they’re considering leaving their direct patient care role, a recent McKinsey study found. There could be a shortage of between 200,000 and 450,000 nurses by 2025, according to a May 2022 McKinsey & Company report. They just aren’t doing it anymore,” said Bacon. Line item during budget cuts.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 29, 2023

When nurses work in unhealthy environments, patient and family outcomes, nurse well-being, and staff retention decline. With a national nursing shortage projected to be from 200,000 to 450,000 nurses by 2025, the viability of our healthcare system is at stake. It’s time for everyone to begin this important work.

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