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Avoiding ‘Cannibalizing’ Trends in Hospice Service Diversification

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Established in 1978, the nonprofit provides hospice, bereavement and palliative care across 38 counties in North and South Carolina. Its additional services include pediatric, dementia and veterans care. VIA Health Partners palliative program has an annual census of roughly 3,000 patients, Forman said.

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Hospice of the Ozarks Unveils Non-Medical Caregiver Training Program

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Arkansas-based Hospice of the Ozarks has launched a non-medical care training program to improve caregiving support. The hospice’s new Care Coaching program is being offered at no cost to family caregivers. Providing care coaching could ultimately result in improved goal-concordant outcomes, he stated.

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New Hospice Locations Unveiled in 2 States as Others Close

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The new location will allow for expanded reach to underserved rural patient populations with limited access to hospice resources, according to Reace Wilson, regional care coordinator at Transitions Hospice. The company provides hospice, palliative care and bereavement in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

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How does IDT communication play a role in improving care plans? How important is education and training for family caregivers? Digital resources also encompass support group details for bereavement and specific health conditions, which help maintain strict adherence to the POC.

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Hospices Facilities Launch, Renovate With Growth in Mind

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The new location will allow for improved support for serious and terminally ill patients that lack caregiver support or need higher levels of care, said Dr. Christopher Strzalka, medical director at Julia Hospice & Palliative Care. Delaware Hospice also provides bereavement support and nonmedical transitional services.

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The Tangled Web of Pediatric Palliative Care Payment and Policy

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Current payment structures do not sufficiently support the full scope of interdisciplinary care. Among families’ largest unmet needs is finding pediatric palliative care providers nearby, along with care coordination and caregiver support, he indicated.

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LeadingAge to Congress: Reform Hospice Benefit, Fund Palliative Care

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“For those who are electing a truly curative treatment (such as a third-line chemotherapy with the intent to cure the disease), we recommend that the billing remain the same while fixing issues with Part B palliative care to enable a more holistic experience.”