Hospice News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Integrating pharmacists who specialize in palliative care can improve the quality of cancer care, research has found. Palliative pharmacists bring an additional layer of knowledge and training to bear for seriously ill patients, according to an analysis published in Pharmacy Times. A number of research papers and stakeholders have advocated for the inclusion of these pharmacists in the interdisciplinary care team, including the fourth edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palli

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 21, 2024

Grace Carr, a resident of Allentown, Pennsylvania, embarked on her nursing journey at the age of 17 with a dream she had cherished since childhood. Wrapping her dolls in bandages and tending to them as a young girl, Carr knew from an early age that her path was in nursing. Fast forward 80 years, and at 97 years old, she remains dedicated to her calling, still serving at the St.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Dallas-based home health and hospice provider Intrepid USA will pay $3.85 million to resolve alleged violations of the False Claims Act. The settlement addresses allegations only and no determination of liability has occurred, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The company was accused of enrolling patients for both home health and hospice services who were not eligible.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 21, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Purcell, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Purcell home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Palliative care providers’ largest referral hurdles have been long-rooted in misunderstandings about their services. Breaking down referral barriers to improve patient access can take vigilant education and outreach efforts. Among the most common misconceptions about palliative care is that these services are often conflated with hospice as support received at the end of a person’s life.

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Living Assistance Services

AUGUST 21, 2024

Caring for an aging parent is a significant responsibility, and no two people (or families) are exactly alike. Each of our clients has.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 21, 2024

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

AUGUST 21, 2024

A strong and engaged Chief Medical Officer (CMO) may be a hospice CEO’s most important asset. But what does a successful CEO/CMO relationship look like and how must it evolve to meet today’s challenges? In this episode we get to find out, as Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske is joined by HopeHealth CEO Diana Franchitto and Dr. Edward Martin, CMO, whose trusted relationship has been instrumental to the organization’s success and clinical expansion.

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