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Combined NAHC-NHPCO Unveils New Name, Brand Identity

Hospice News

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) on Thursday announced a new name for their recently combined organization. Dubbed as the National Alliance for Care at Home, the rebranding came with a new logo and website, marking the latest step in the merger of two of the nation’s largest home health and hospice advocacy groups.

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Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help

Aging Life Care Association

Does your aging parent need help? As an Aging Life Care™ advisor, I know how fiercely older adults cling to their independence. Many feel that their adult children don’t understand them or are making something out of nothing — a fall, a burnt pot, a call from the police station. They make promises to ask for … Continue reading Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help → The post Seven Signs That an Aging Parent Needs Help appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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Enhabit Foresees Smooth Sailing on Near-Term Hospice Growth

Hospice News

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) expects consistent hospice growth even as it contends with payer and reimbursement headwinds for its home health business. The home health and hospice provider recently terminated its home health contract with the Medicare Advantage payer UnitedHealthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), citing nine months of unsuccessful negotiations.

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Allowing Patients to Die: Louise Aronson and Bill Andereck

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary In today’s podcast we set the stage with the story of Dax Cowart, who in 1973 was a 25 year old man horribly burned in a freak accident. Two thirds of his body was burned, most of his fingers were amputated, and he lost vision in both eyes. During his 14 month recovery Dax repeatedly demanded that he be allowed to die.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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NAHC and NHPCO Unveil Name, Logo, and Website for Newly Formed Organization

NHPCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2024 NAHC and NHPCO Unveil Name, Logo, and Website for Newly Formed Organization The National Alliance for Care at Home will Combine the Strengths of the Two Largest National Organizations Representing Healthcare Providers Delivering Care Primarily in Homes The Alliance Will Provide Unparalleled Resources and Representation to Support the Care-at-Home Community (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC – September 5, 2024) – The National Association for Home Care &

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Stay Energized Without the Jitters: Five Healthy Caffeine Alternatives to Try

Minority Nurse

Caffeine drinks are a lifesaver for nurses with morning shifts or healthcare workers who need to get through demanding work hours. At best, caffeinated drinks can boost energy and put us in a better mood. However, other times, they can cause shakiness or irritation. Thankfully, there are different drink options to choose from if you need a break from caffeine.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Preintubation assessment should evaluate the patient for potential difficult intubation and difficult BMV, placement of and ventilation with an extraglottic device and cricothyrotomy. Knowledge of all four domains is crucial to successful planning.