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Hospice News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. All of it has shaped who I am today, and these experiences help me better empathize with people as patients in the community care setting.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Gavin Baumgardner, national medical director for palliative and complex care for Contessa, told Hospice News. “We’re The joint ventures’ boards have a 50/50 split among members from each partner with oversight by a dedicated medical director. We’re seeing internal growth within those existing programs.”
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Hospice News
JANUARY 30, 2023
The grant will also support efforts to address social determinants of health, according to Dr. Heidi Young, associate chief medical officer for Capital Caring and medical director of the Primary Care at Home program. Patients in assisted living facilities, group homes and other facilities received 3.2
Hospice News
DECEMBER 13, 2023
As Contessa Health pioneers a growing value-based palliative care-at-home program, they’ve encountered some learning curves when it comes to operating within a new payment system. Contessa is a subsidiary of Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED), which the home health and hospice provider acquired in 2021 for $250 million.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Contessa is currently in talks with a number of other Medicare Advantage organizations to pursue similar, but not identical, contracts, Dr. Gavin Baumgardner, vice president and national medical director of Palliative Care at Home at Contessa, said at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) 2023 Annual Leadership Conference.
Traditions Health
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. Social workers can address financial issues and access additional support services. They also train your primary caregiver to assist you and give medicine.
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