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New Dementia-Focused Payment Model Emphasizes Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Without family caregivers, most hospice and palliative care patients would be unable to receive care in the home. In 2021, these conditions tied with cancer as the most frequently occurring principal diagnoses for Medicare decedents who elected the benefit, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

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NHPCO and HAN Welcome Introduction of Community-Based Palliative Care Act in Congress

NHPCO

For Immediate Release June 8, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its affiliate group, the Hospice Action Network (HAN) thank Congressional leaders, U.S. There are many benefits to allowing patients to seek palliative support through early referrals.

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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. You can subscribe to Palliative Care News here: Subscribe today! Not all of our caretakers are formal caregivers. Because if they have a poor experience, they’re not coming to us.

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Future Leaders Class of 2022: Lauren O’Dwyer, CFO, Anvoi Hospice and Anvoi Management

Hospice News

O’Dwyer recently sat down with Hospice News to discuss how her career took flight into the world of hospice and palliative care accounting and finances, and what is evolving in the industries that will shape the future of financial practices for providers. Caretaker teams can set hospices apart from competitors in their markets.

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Words of Encouragement for 2021

Seasons Hospice

If you have a loved one dealing with a life-limiting illness, don’t put off hospice care in 2021. Our excellent team of palliative care specialists, caretakers and spiritual support can help to add life to the end of your loved one’s life.

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Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

Traditions Health

As you begin the delicate conversation about choosing hospice care, make sure you cover the following talking points. Define hospice care for patients or caregivers. The first question you get from your patient and their family may be “What is hospice?”

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

Jennifer Ritzau, vice president of medical staff services at HopeHealth, a Rhode Island-based hospice, palliative and home care provider. She also serves as medical director of palliative care at the nonprofit organization. “I I think increasingly in our world, sadly, many rural people are alone.

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