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A Decade of Palliative Telehealth Utilization Shows Quality Improvement

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These services have also been associated with reduced caregiver burden and better care coordination, particularly for patients in rural, remote and underserved communities, according to the research. It enhances communication, reduces the financial burden of travel and increases patient and caregiver satisfaction.

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With Telehealth’s Uncertain Future, Hospices Must Be ‘Flexible’

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These efforts come at a time when telehealth utilization is making waves in hospice staff and patient engagement, as well as operational efficiency and care coordination. This telehealth utilization has been the most measurable way to see impacts on cost of care and allocation of staff resources, Hale indicated.

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‘Detrimental, Unnecessary Chaos’ Looms as Hospice Telehealth Waivers Expire

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Congress currently is mulling a bill , the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, that proposes to extend the expiration of regulatory flexibilities tied to telehealth through 2026. Rural-based hospice providers have leveraged telehealth to improve access for patients while boosting caregiver support and resources.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

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In turn, hospice providers should focus on staying ahead of care plan requirements and recognizing areas for improvement. How does IDT communication play a role in improving care plans? How important is education and training for family caregivers?

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Key Research Trends: Telehealth Impacts, Global Gaps in Hospice, Goal-Concordant Care

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The study points to the potential for telehealth utilization to improve care coordination and quality for dying pediatric populations, researchers stated. Patients, caregivers and family members surveyed rated the telehealth hospice services as “highly satisfactory,” including those from bereavement staff members along with clinicians.