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National Alliance: Medicaid Cuts Would Adversely Impact Home-, Community-Based Services

Hospice News

A component of the long term care benefit, home- and community-based services is a comprehensive set of in-home services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities, according to Damon Terzaghi, director of Medicaid advocacy for the Alliance.

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5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Initially containing promising components designed to give patients better access to palliative care, the carve-in instead became an increasing source of frustration. These patients can later return to the nursing home with a higher-paying Medicare benefit before transitioning back to long-term care with lower Medicaid day rates.

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HopeHealth’s Dr. Leah McDonald Sees ‘System-Wide Embedding’ of Palliative Skills

Hospice News

In the last few years since I’ve graduated we’ve definitely seen more new programs popping up across the Northeast and in Massachusetts. Providers across all specialties are realizing the importance of learning how to appropriately discuss goals of care. What are the main considerations for sustainability and growth for fellowships?

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Stratis Health Builds Framework for Expanding Rural Community-Based Palliative Care

Hospice News

We have both a population that is more likely to need palliative care services, and access to services is oftentimes more limited. For the purposes of your program, what definition do you use for community-based palliative care? Oftentimes, we say the hospital, but the hospital also manages the home care and the long term care.

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You Know You’re a Nurse When…

Diversity Nursing

Your idea of a 'quick lunch' is inhaling a granola bar in the supply closet." - Mark, LPN, Long-Term Care Forget leisurely meals. It's not exactly a party trick, but it's definitely a skill! jolts you awake." - David, RN, Intensive Care Unit Our bodies are finely tuned to the needs of our patients.

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

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So, it’s definitely possible in sort of that oldest old category that there may be what we call silent aspiration, where someone aspirates, and then they don’t cough or clear their throat, so you actually wouldn’t even know that they’re aspirating. Raele: Yep, they definitely can be. Raele: Yes, definitely.

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AlayaCare Launches interRAI Assessments

AlayaCare

“This latest feature is another step toward individualized client care, as agencies can use a person-centred assessment system that helps direct comprehensive care and service planning in community-based settings,” said Neil Grunberg, VP, Product and AlayaCare Co-Founder.

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