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Palliative Care Startups Require Creativity, Flexibility

Hospice News

Demand is rising, driven by factors such as the aging population, growing demand for comfort and quality of life and integration with other healthcare facilities. Our program is staffed by nurse practitioners and social workers, under the oversight of our medical director.

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St. Croix Hospice Leverages Predictive Analytics to Boost Quality

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The post-acute data analytics company develops machine learning solutions designed to identify patients in need of home health, hospice or palliative care services as early as possible in the course of their illnesses. The case study analyzed results from Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) surveys and the U.S.

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Valley Health System, Family of Caring Launch Palliative Care Partnership

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New Jersey-based Valley Health System is partnering with Family of Caring Healthcare to offer palliative services to their patients. Family of Caring Healthcare System includes 10 health and rehabilitation centers that provide subacute care and rehabilitative services, assisted living, and long-term care.

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Understanding the 7 C’s of Palliative Care

Caregiver Support Services

Caregivers need to facilitate dialogue between loved ones, families, and healthcare providers. Asking clear questions about treatment options, discussing care goals, and addressing concerns about the future encourage shared decision-making. Continuity Providing consistent care is essential in palliative settings.

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Interactive Decision Trees: A Game-Changer for Caregiver Support Services

Caregiver Support Services

You’re a caregiver juggling the demands of caring for a loved one. It involves navigating healthcare systems and managing stress. This integration can streamline communication, facilitate care coordination, and ensure that caregivers receive tailored support aligned with their loved one’s medical needs.

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Voices: Josie Aquino, LMSW, ACC,  Director, Product Management, VNS Health

Hospice News

Josie Aquino: With 20+ years in healthcare, I have embraced a range of roles, each providing unique and invaluable experiences that have shaped my career and that I draw upon in my role today. This collaboration can help optimize care delivery, expand member access to services, and improving the quality of care provided.

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Palliative Care News Conference: Palliative Prowess

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Deanna Heath: At one point palliative care was hospital-based, now it’s so much more home-focused. It doesn’t just focus on the physical, it also focuses on the emotional and the spiritual with the use of social workers and spiritual counselors. Can palliative care function without numerous systems?