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Palliative Care, Health Equity Growing in Medicare Advantage

Hospice News

Reimbursement for community-based palliative care is gaining ground in the Medicare Advantage realm. Palliative care is among the wide range of supplemental benefits that exist within the Medicare Advantage payment landscape. The diverse social, emotional and physical support services involved in community-based palliative care have made it an increasingly appealing area for MA plans when it comes to supporting a growing seriously ill aging population, according to Marian Grant, senior regulator

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Caregiver Burnout: How To Avoid It and Care for Yourself

Caregiver Support Services

If you are dedicated to caring for an aging, ill, or disabled loved one, you understand the strength and compassion needed for the task. However, this process can be taxing on caregivers for various reasons. For many, the difficult conditions involved can lead to caregiver burnout—a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Recognizing the causes of caregiver burnout and taking proactive steps to prevent them is essential.

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House Call, Hospice Company Enoble Care Merges with Clare Medical

Hospice News

The home-based care companies Clare Medical and Ennoble Care’s New Jersey Housecall Practices are merging to form one of the largest house call organizations in the New England region. The companies indicated in a statement that the merger will enhance access in-home medical care and improve patient outcomes. In addition to home-based primary care, Enoble providers hospice and palliative care, among other services.