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Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A federal judge has sentenced Jesus Virlar-Cadena, formerly a medical director for the Texas-based hospice company Merida Group, to 50 months in prison for his role in a $152 million scheme. The Texas Medical Board suspended his medical license in 2019, when he pleaded guilty to the fraud charges.
Hospice News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Systems like AI can help hospices allocate the appropriate resources for patients changing needs as well as reduce redundancies in tasks like clinical documentation. Hospices are also leveraging AI to detect potential errors in documentation or medication reconciliation to improve compliance and patient safety.
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 12, 2023
This article is based on a Hospice News discussion with Faith Protsman, regional medical director at VITAS Healthcare, Raianne Melton, senior clinical manager of professional service at Axxess, and Cheryl Hamilton Fried, president & CEO at Blue Ridge Hospice. This article is sponsored by Axxess. For me, that’s a huge win.
High Peaks Hospice
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ann Merkel and some of the group of original High Peaks Hospice founders gathered to create a video to document the story of High Peaks Hospice’s beginnings. Dr. Merkel engaged with his partner Dr. Robert Kasulke to spear head the medical care. Dr. David Merkel served as Medical Director of Hospice until his death in 2012.
Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 30, 2024
Other ways to get ready for your shift include: Important Phone Numbers to keep handy Hospice Medical Directors + NPI numbers Co-workers/ IDG Hospitals Ambulance Companies Medical Equipment Provider Hospice Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PMB) Local Pharmacies Hospice Nurse Tools Hospice Scales and Measures (PPS, FAST, NYHA, KPS, etc.)
Hospice Nurse Hero
MAY 11, 2022
One of the most common frustrations hospice nurses have is related to how long it takes to complete hospice documentation. Next, medical records are requested by the intake team. Then, documents from the referral source (i.e. doctor, hospital, nursing home) are added to the electronic medical record.
Hospice Nurse Hero
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Being a hospice nurse can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. If so, then you need these 7 simple ways to get organized for hospice nurses. Unlike working at a hospital or nursing home, you don’t just get to pop back into your patients’ rooms after you leave. Document at the Bedside.
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