Elder Care Matters
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Discover key strategies for seniors to avoid the probate process, including trusts, joint ownership, and beneficiary designations, for a smoother asset transfer. The post How to Avoid Probate: Essential Strategies for Seniors appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
GeriPal
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Summary Transcript CME Summary We recently published a podcast on palliative care for kidney failure, focusing on conservative kidney management. Today we’re going to focus upstream on the decision to initiate dialysis vs conservative kidney management. As background, we discuss Manju Kurella Tamura’s landmark NEJM paper that found, contrary to expectations, that function declines precipitously for nursing home residents who initiate dialysis.
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Hospice News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Amedisys Inc.’s (Nasdaq: AMED) hospice segment has seen headwinds impact admissions growth as the company awaits its pending acquisition by the UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum. The company’s hospice segment revenue reached $207.9 million in Q3, a rise from $200.2 million during the same period last year. Gross margin for the hospice segment fell slightly to 42.9% from 44.3% year-over-year.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) is the system through which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services determines payment rates for services provided by physicians and other healthcare professionals. At first glance, it might not appear so important to us, but rest assured, it is. Established in 1992, the MPFS is a comprehensive payment system that accounts for the costs of delivering care in various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, physician offices and outpatien
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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
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) is ramping up its merger and acquisition activity in the home health and hospice space heading into next year. The Atlanta-headquartered company has set its strategic sights on both private duty nursing and hospice and home health, according to Aveanna CEO Jeff Shaner. The company has been quiet on the M&A front in recent years, taking a cautious approach to growth, Shaner said during an earnings call on Thursday.
AT Home Care & Hospice
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Home Health Care: A Vital Lifeline for Patients with COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive condition that significantly impacts the ability to breathe and leads to frequent hospitalizations. For those living with COPD, managing symptoms, maintaining independence, and avoiding exacerbations are key to improving quality of life.
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Responsive Home Care
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
What could be more nostalgic than the time-honored tradition of pulling out holiday decorations, revisiting the memories they spark, and making each area of the home fun and festive? It’s an activity everyone in the family can participate in. Yet there are some special considerations to keep in mind when someone you love is struggling with […] The post How to Create Meaningful Holiday Traditions for Seniors With Dementia appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In today’s hospice environment, providers are continually asked to do more with less. Staffing shortages, rising costs and growing patient demands make efficiency a critical component of success. Enter artificial intelligence (AI). From automating administrative tasks to improving scheduling and optimizing resource allocation, AI is poised to significantly enhance operational efficiency at every level.
AT Home Care & Hospice
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Hospice Care for End-Stage COPD: A Path to Comfort and Dignity Understanding COPD at End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive condition that often leads to a significant decline in lung function. In the final stages of COPD, individuals may experience severe breathlessness, frequent hospitalizations due to exacerbations, and a reduced quality of The post Hospice for End-Stage COPD appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Enhabit Inc.’s (NYSE: EHAB) hospice segment buoyed the company’s Q3 financial results amid losses in its home health business. Also on Thursday, the company announced that Ryan Solomon will become its CFO effective Dec. 9, succeeding Crissy Carlysle. Consistent sequential gains in Enhabit’s hospice average daily census ADC, coupled with the Fiscal Year 2025 payment increase of 2.9% helped fuel that segment’s positive results.
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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.
Hospice Promise
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Being a caregiver is a deeply rewarding but often overwhelming responsibility, and it’s more okay to need help along the way. Here are some gentle reminders and tips to support you, courtesy of our own Hospice Promise social workers: Lean on Others: Take classes, research online, or join a support group. Connecting with others in similar situations can offer valuable insights and emotional support.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) announces a partnership with Prudential Financial to provide financial education to its membership. As part of the partnership, in July, Prudential was a new Corporate Roundtable Member of NBNA’s 52nd Annual Institute & Conference in San Francisco, CA, where it hosted a welcome reception and financial wellness presentation.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Hospice Care for End-Stage COPD: A Path to Comfort and Dignity Understanding COPD at End-Stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive condition that often leads to a significant decline in lung function. In the final stages of COPD, individuals may experience severe breathlessness, frequent hospitalizations due to exacerbations, and a reduced quality of The post Hospice for End-Stage COPD appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Hospice Promise
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Thank you so much, C.R., for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced before coming to us, but we’re glad we could provide the care and support your Mother-in-Law deserved. At Hospice Promise, we are dedicated to treating every patient with love, respect, dignity, and compassion. We’re grateful for your trust.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Nurse Nacole
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Category: Critical Care Nursing Pulse oximeters are generally accurate between 80% and 100% saturation, but large changes in the SpO2 can occur with small changes in the PaO2 in hypoxic patients. Below this range, the role is reversed.
Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
When we put the words “nurse” and “traveler” together, those in healthcare will immediately think of nurses who choose to take assignments in far-flung cities, towns, and states. Nurses and other healthcare professionals who take travel assignments provide an invaluable service by helping staff hospitals (and a smattering of non-acute facilities) that need to strengthen their ranks.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Home Health Care: A Vital Lifeline for Patients with COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive condition that significantly impacts the ability to breathe and leads to frequent hospitalizations. For those living with COPD, managing symptoms, maintaining independence, and avoiding exacerbations are key to improving quality of life.
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