Hope Hospice

JUNE 8, 2020

Hope Hospice lost one of our own last month. Part of our founding team, Doris served as our first manager of bereavement services and defined the framework of our renowned youth grief support program. Following is her obituary, courtesy of the family. Doris Ann Felton. Dec. 29, 1932 – May 26, 2020. Pleasanton. Doris Ann Felton, age 87, passed away peacefully in Pleasanton on May 26, 2020.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

JUNE 10, 2020

Last year, confusion and consternation ensued when CMS finalized new requirements for the hospice election statement and an “addendum” with patient-specific information about the hospice’s coverage responsibility. Those requirements are set to become effective as early as October 1, 2020. In this episode, Hospice & Palliative Care attorneys Meg Pekarske , Bryan Nowicki and Andrew Brenton break down these requirements and discuss their implications for hospices.

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

JUNE 9, 2020

The authors of the Lancet publication "The Key Role of Palliative Care in Response to The COVID-19 Tsunami of Suffering" chat with Dr. McPherson. The authors of the Lancet publication "The Key Role of Palliative Care in Response to The COVID-19 Tsunami of Suffering" chat with Dr. McPherson.

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Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

JUNE 10, 2020

As we age, our blood pressure tends to rise. High blood pressure is a condition faced by tens of millions of American adults , and 85% of Canadians between sixty and seventy-nine years of age receive treatment for high blood pressure - it’s quite a common condition, particularly for seniors. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that approximately “ 9 out of 10 Americans will develop high blood pressure during their lifetime. ” Considering the prevalence of high blo

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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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