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Palliative Care’s Value-Based Future

Hospice News

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.

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Meet Temitope Oseromi: The Stabilizing Nursing Leader at GBMC Healthcare

Daily Nurse

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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Amedisys Reports Hospice Revenue Growth

Hospice News

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.

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Parkinson’s Disease Self-Care

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

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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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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Health Systems Leverage Philanthropy to Grow Hospice, Palliative Services

Hospice News

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.

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The Question of Questions

Today's Caregiver

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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5 things seniors need to thrive while living independently

Living Assistance Services

Living Assistance Services is dedicated to helping seniors in Toronto, Mississauga and the surrounding areas live safely and independently.

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Traditions Health of Lafayette, LA Awarded Hospice Accreditation

Traditions Health

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.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Pacemakers are classified according to a standard five-letter code. The fourth letter refers to the pacemaker's rate modulation and programmability, and the fifth describes the pacemaker's ability to provide an anti-tachycardia function.

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Palace of Care – Limited Options

Palliverse

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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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.