Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) has introduced the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, which, if enacted, could revolutionize the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Blumenauer announced that his office was working on the bill at the Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington D.C. Though the bill’s current language is not yet available, a discussion draft shared with Hospice News earlier this year included an overhaul of the per-

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Every fall, healthcare professionals anxiously await the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which outlines policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and updates to other Medicare Part B payment policies. What the Final Rule doesn’t fully explain is the journey that brought us here. How did these codes, the ones we use daily for documentation and billing, come into existence?

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Logan Hoover, vice president of policy and government relations for the National Alliance for Care at Home, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) has unveiled a unique a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Primary Care , distinguishing itself as a pioneer in New York State. This program, made possible through an alliance with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), aims to equip both new and practicing NPs with practical experience and training under the guidance of experienced NP mentors, physicians, and healthcare professionals.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Fraudulent operators’ marketing strategies are morphing the competitive landscape, making it difficult for legitimate hospice providers to maintain visibility among patients and families. A mounting concern is that fraudsters stepping into the hospice industry have been implementing marketing and outreach practices that at times mirror strategies utilized by quality providers, according to Jeanne Chirico, president and CEO of the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCAN

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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Florence, SC 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 Florence hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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AJN Off the Charts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The 1956 painting by Gerald McLaughlin on this month’s cover is titled “Act as if the whole election depended on your single vote, and as if the whole Parliament (and therein the whole nation) on that single person whom you now choose to be a member of it.” See our “On the Cover” column to learn about this work and why we chose to feature it.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Nurses know that they need to be ready to focus on their patient’s needs and fill their emotional tanks during distress. Knowing that they’re helping others live healthy lives can bring satisfaction to many nurses, but nurses also need to fill their tanks. According to a 2024 study , some nurses have turned to religion and spirituality to help them see meaning in their profession after experiencing work-based trauma.

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Hospice Promise

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Choosing in-home hospice care is a deeply personal decision that can profoundly impact the well-being of a patient in their final stages of life. Here’s why this compassionate approach holds so much value: Familiarity and Comfort Reduced Stress and Anxiety Family and Loved Ones Presence Easier Communication Reduced Exposure to Infections Personalized Care Plans It’s not just about providing medical support but about preserving the comfort, dignity, and cherished moments of those we c

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) provides intermittent ventilatory support to patients by delivering mandatory and spontaneous breaths. In SIMV, a mandatory breath is given at a preset rate.

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