Hospice Advantage Solutions

MARCH 25, 2016

Beginning January 2016 two new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for Advance Care Planning (ACP) became effective. Here’s what your hospice agency needs to know: The New Codes. 99497 Advance care planning including the explanation and discussion of advance directives such as standard forms (with completion of such forms, when performed), by the physician or other qualified health care professional; first 30 minutes, face-to-face with the patient, family member(s), and/or surrogate.

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Journey With Deanna

MARCH 30, 2016

Most people love hospice and the mission of hospice. And of course, there is always room for improvement. "In Dr. Margaret Overton's new memoir, HOPE FOR A COOL PILLOW (Outpost 19, March 2016), she explores about two polar opposite experiences with hospice during the decline and death of her mother and father. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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Journey With Deanna

MARCH 13, 2016

This week's show I am discussing the shadow side of this wonderful ability of ours as humans to feel and live in compassion. We all may find ourselves in one or more of these spaces as we give to others. As you listen to the talk, please just see how you feel in your body as you listen. Did you get tight when I described one or more of these? If so, explore it and write about what it brought up.

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