Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A new organization, Together for Supportive Cancer Care, launched Monday with a mission to expand access to palliative care among cancer patients. A charitable group, The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, convened more than 40 member organizations, including health care providers, pharmaceutical companies, patient advocacy groups, public policy experts, employers and insurers, among others. “For decades, leaders around our country have worked to show the promise and impact of support

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As a profession, nursing is prone to high rates of burnout among overburdened staff, often in traditional hospital or clinic settings. Between shifting and demanding hours, the emotional toll, and the notorious physical strain, nurse well-being, and patient care suffer. In recent years, several new fields have arisen to give nurses lower-stress career options: home healthcare, telehealth, and continuing education for future nurses.

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Caregiver Support Services

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As our loved ones age, they may face challenges in continuing activities they once enjoyed. This can be disheartening, but there are ways to support them. Learning how to help an aging loved one maintain their hobbies is not only rewarding but also essential for their well-being. Join us as we discuss practical steps you can take to ensure your loved one continues enjoying their favorite pastimes.

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2024 (Alexandria, VA and Washington, D.C.) – The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is spearheading a national coalition of hospice, home health, and palliative care organizations to urge Congress to extend vital telehealth flexibilities that have enhanced both hospice and home health care across the United States.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This survey seeks to understand how palliative care is provided for patients with heart failure in your country. It is part of the RAPHAEL project, an international project developing the integration of heart failure and palliative care services in Europe, funded by the Horizon Europe program (#101137170). This project and survey have been developed by experts in cardiology, palliative and primary care, and has been approved by the UMC Utrecht ethics committee (24U-1483).

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These days, with the widespread use of electronic medical records, nurses are accustomed to Epic, Cerner, and other major EMR/EHR players. For a patient, the portals to access one’s medical records make up a bewildering maze. Since nurses are natural patient advocates , they may find their friends, families, and patients complaining about these new ways to access care and communicate with providers.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing CPAP provides constant positive pressure throughout the respiratory cycle, whereas BiPAP alternates between higher pressure during inspiration (IPAP) and lower pressure during expiration (EPAP).

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Growth in the number of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries will likely overtake that for traditional Medicare in 2025, according to new estimates from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The agency projects that total MA enrollment will reach 35.7 million people following the open enrollment period slated to begin later this month, representing 51% of all Medicare beneficiaries.

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