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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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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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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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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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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SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This episode features Professor Scott Murray (Primary Palliative Care Research Group, Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK). We are delighted with this special edition, and that Palliative Medicine has turned its focus on this important topic. Primary Palliative Care, delivering palliative care by trained primary care professionals can help meet the outstanding challenge of bringing accessible palliative care to everyone with a life-threatening illness.

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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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