Hospice News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Part of our mission is providing agencies training insights and tools they need to meaningfully improve care in the home. I think we’re seeing care models change. I would say beyond that, what I really draw from is actually my childhood. My oldest brother was wheelchair-bound from the ages of 5 to 16.

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans cover hospice care, but you should check with your insurance provider to make sure. Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services.

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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 7, 2022

Should a patient sustain an injury such as a broken bone, head concussion, or some other urgent medical need that is not related to their hospice diagnosis, then a hospital visit may be a covered benefit while on Hospice. Check with your Hospice Nurse to ensure your family receives the proper information prior to calling 911.

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Home Care Pulse

AUGUST 11, 2022

While this is great news, the average care staff turnover rate has stayed at a steady 65% for 3 years in a row. The care at home industry is also the only environment where long-term care providers are expected to deliver care to all their patients between the hours of 9 a.m.

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