Hospice News
APRIL 24, 2024
Many believe that the fee-for-service model does not sufficiently support a robust palliative care program, meaning that providers must turn to value-based systems for sustainable reimbursement. But primarily, Medicare still reimburses for palliative care through fee-for-service payment programs that cover physician and licensed independent practitioner services.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 24, 2024
Temitope (Temi) Oseromi, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, became the nurse manager of GBMC Healthcare’s Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in early 2022. She’s the only nurse manager overseeing two units, but Oseromi was also tasked with rebuilding a decimated MICU. During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline medical staff were hit the hardest in terms of stress, uncertainty, and burnout, especially those nurses working in Intensive Care Units.
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Hospice News
APRIL 24, 2024
Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) has seen gains in its hospice segment as it waits for closure on its pending acquisition by Optum. The company’s hospice segment brought in $201 million in the first quarter of the year, up from $193.4 million year over year. Cost per day rose 2.3% during the quarter, however, largely due to wage inflation, according to an earnings release.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
APRIL 24, 2024
Living with Parkinson’s disease presents unique challenges, but there are ways one can ease symptoms, preserve health, and enhance quality of life. While medical treatment is essential, integrating self-care strategies into daily routines can offer a sense of empowerment and control. Here, we explore comprehensive self-care approaches that encompass maintaining quality sleep, staying active, and ensuring a nutritious diet, supported by insights from Freedom Home Care.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Hospice News
APRIL 24, 2024
Health systems are increasingly growing their hospice and palliative care service lines, with philanthropy among the key ways to fuel these programs’ sustainability. Providers across the continuum have felt the impact of workforce and economic strains in recent years. The pandemic has only exacerbated issues such as rising wages and staffing shortages, while also contending with falling philanthropic support during tough financial times.
Today's Caregiver
APRIL 24, 2024
During the Q&A sessions at the Fearless Caregiver Conferences, I always ask the attendees to hold the driving questions to the last half hour, since it generally swamps all other concerns.
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Traditions Health
APRIL 24, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Lafayette, LA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice 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 Lafayette hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Living Assistance Services
APRIL 24, 2024
Living Assistance Services is dedicated to helping seniors in Toronto, Mississauga and the surrounding areas live safely and independently.
Nurse Nacole
APRIL 24, 2024
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Palliverse
APRIL 24, 2024
Photo by Marina Grynykha on Unsplash He had felt trapped for two months. He had not felt sunlight on his skin for so long, his Vitamin D levels were depleted. The rest of his body had lost its reserves. Things had been touch and go during treatment for his first cancer, but this time around everything had been much worse. He couldn’t remember when he last felt himself.
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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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