Hospice News

MAY 29, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may not have accounted for the financial and administrative burdens associated with its implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Tool. In comments on the 2025 proposed hospice rule, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) voiced concerns that the agency’s regulatory impact assessment may not have taken all the details into account, including the need for staffing and technology investmen

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Daily Nurse

MAY 29, 2024

Dr. Lokelani Ahyo, a dedicated nurse educator from Yuma, Arizona, has committed to lifelong learning by recently attaining her sixth degree – a Bachelor’s in Psychology. At 52 years old, Dr. Ahyo, a mother of seven, is a nursing professor at Southern New Hampshire University and has accumulated an impressive academic background with two associate’s degrees, a bachelor’s, a master’s, and a doctorate.

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Hospice News

MAY 29, 2024

As the palliative care field continues to grow and transform, understanding the current trends, outlook, relevant challenges and necessary skills for future leaders is critical. Two significant trends impacting the field of palliative care currently, according to experts, are the expansion of services and the integration of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 29, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, presents significant challenges for patients, families, and healthcare providers. Hospice care plays a vital role in supporting patients with advanced AD and their loved ones. This resource provides medical professionals with a concise overview of AD, its impact on patients nearing the end of life, and The post Alzheimer’s and Brain Health: A Guide for Medical Professionals appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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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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Hospice News

MAY 29, 2024

Nashville-headquartered Thyme Care recently secured an investment from Echo Health Ventures and CVS Health Ventures (NYSE: CVS) to scale its value-based oncology care model. The dollar amount was undisclosed. CVS and Echo’s investment adds weight to Thyme Care’s $60 million funding round secured last year to grow its health services for cancer patients.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 29, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, presents significant challenges for patients, families, and healthcare providers. Hospice care plays a vital role in supporting patients with advanced AD and their loved ones. This resource provides medical professionals with a concise overview of AD, its impact on patients nearing the end of life, and The post Alzheimer’s and Brain Health: A Guide for Medical Professionals appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Living Assistance Services

MAY 29, 2024

Summer weather has its perks, but it also comes with added health and safety considerations for seniors. Staying hydrated and avoiding.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 29, 2024

What is the most important attribute you need to possess to help you as you care for your loved one? (And don’t say “being a loving person” – that is a given.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 29, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Clinical assessment of a patient with a dislocation must include a search for fractures or other serious injuries, especially if the mechanism involved high energy. This is most important for hip, knee and posterior sternoclavicular dislocations.

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