Hospice News

MARCH 4, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end the hospice component of the value-based insurance design model (VBID) as of Dec. 31, 2024. Often called the “hospice carve-in,” the program was designed to test coverage of hospice care through Medicare Advantage, in addition to some coverage of palliative care and transitional care. The hospice component, which launched in 2021, is part of the larger VBID demonstration, which covers a wider breadth of the health care continuum and

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MARCH 4, 2024

The #HPMParty is returning to Phoenix during the 2024 AAHPM/HPNA meeting. We will be doing our traditional Pub Crawl, this time in the Roosevelt Row Arts District just north of the convention center. We’ll start our annual tour of local establishments at Luckys Indoor/Outdoor (817 N. 2nd Street) at 8pm on Thursday, March 21st (we moved it up from our traditional 9pm start to give a little extra time for those coming from the east coast.

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Together for Short Lives

MARCH 6, 2024

The UK Government’s Spring Budget provides no clarity on future funding for seriously ill children. Despite some positive news, Budget 2024 was a missed opportunity for the Chancellor to provide sustainable, long-term funding to fill gaps in underfunded and understaffed children’s palliative care services across the UK. With the annual NHS funding gap for children’s […] The post Sustainably funded children’s palliative care no closer despite ‘long-term decisions’ Budget appeared first on T

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

Pets are known worldwide to make our lives better. They’re natural, cuddly stress relievers that can improve cardiovascular health and decrease loneliness. That’s why it can be an excellent idea for nurses to adopt a pet of their own, especially if they’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue. If you’re thinking, “But what if I’m not an animal person?

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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

MARCH 8, 2024

Tightened regulation in the hospice space has led to longer, more stringent diligence processes when it comes to buying and selling provider companies. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has honed in on hospice program integrity through a number of new regulations, including some in the agency’s 2024 hospice final rule. The regulations focused on Medicare enrollment in an effort to stifle unethical or illegal activity in the space.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Kimberly M. Williams , DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has dedicated her career to serving patients at every level. She started in health care as a front desk clerk and worked up to her current position as the Director of Nursing Operations at the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Williams is an important nursing leader , and we are honored to feature her in the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 8, 2024

In the setting of acute care, immediate intervention is essential when critically ill patients decompensate. These situations require highly trained experts who can do the job while remaining calm under pressure. Enter the rapid response nurse. Rapid Response Nursing “Contrary to common misconceptions, rapid response nursing isn’t solely about dashing from one Code Blue to another,” says Sarah Lorenzini, MSN-ED, RN, CCRN, CEN , a rapid response nurse, educator, and host of the Rapid Response

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Hospice News

MARCH 6, 2024

A new legislative package winding its way through Congress could re-allocate hospice funds to other programs. Lawmakers incorporated language from proposed amendments to the Social Security Act into a six-bill “minibus” (as opposed to an “omnibus). If enacted, it would make adjustments to the hospice payment cap for 2033 that would free up $927 million.

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Today's Caregiver

MARCH 5, 2024

Researchers at the UMUC have proven that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels. Laughter appears to cause the tissue that forms the inner lining of blood vessels, the endothelium, to dilate or expand in order to increase blood flow.

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Diversity Nursing

MARCH 8, 2024

It takes a special person with specific attributes to be a great Nurse. Great Nurses bring their best qualities into the profession to enhance the healthcare team and promote positive patient outcomes. Here are 10 attributes needed to be a great Nurse! High-Quality Communication Skills: A great Nurse must be proficient in effective communication. Nurses are often the liaison between doctors, patients, and families, so they must be able to convey information clearly to avoid errors or miscommunic

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States , featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play starting on March 7. The podcast series is hosted by Jim Knickman, the former Robert Derzon Chair of Population Health at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and Brian Elbel, MPH, Professor of Populatio

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Hospice News

MARCH 6, 2024

Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care recently began exploring ways to improve clinical outcomes during the last days of life, an important quality measure in end-of-life care. Established in 1980, Maryland-based Coastal Hospice serves four counties in its home state. In addition to hospice and palliative care, the nonprofit provider offers grief support, dementia patient and caregiver services and an advanced lung care program.

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Responsive Home Care

MARCH 6, 2024

If you’ve ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may find that your own needs are put on the back burner. A recent listening session, however, allowed family caregivers to speak openly and honestly about what they need—and the results may surprise […] The post Are We Being Heard?

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Diversity Nursing

MARCH 4, 2024

Racial concordance signifies the connection between the racial or ethnic backgrounds of patients and their healthcare providers, showcasing its profound impact on patient care, communication, trust, and overall health outcomes. While racial concordance in Nursing offers various benefits, it's important to recognize it's not always feasible or practical to match every patient with a Nurse of the same racial or ethnic background.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Gabrielle “Gibby” Ryan, RN, BSN, CCRN, has worked as a staff nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit at Children’s Nebraska Criss Heart Center for nearly five years. As a lifelong patient of the center herself, Ryan brings a unique perspective to her work every day, with a deep understanding of the challenges and experiences heart families may face.

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Hospice News

MARCH 6, 2024

Want to read more palliative care-focused content like this? Subscribe to Palliative Care News today ! Staffing, public awareness and value-based payment represent the greatest disruptive forces shaping palliative care delivery in 2024 and beyond. Workforce shortages exacerbated by the pandemic are a significant challenge in palliative care delivery, according to Catherine Campbell, president and CEO of Carelon Health.

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NHPCO

MARCH 5, 2024

For Immediate Release March 4, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) responded to today’s announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that as of December 31, 2024, the hospice benefit component of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model will conclude. This model allowed participating Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) to include the Medicare hospice benefit in their Medicare Advantage benefits package.

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AJN Off the Charts

MARCH 6, 2024

Photo by Christina via Unsplash As a high school student, Gaby worked nearly full-time to support her family. She also helped care for her grandfather who was in failing health, giving him daily insulin injections and attending to his care. She dreamed of going to nursing school after graduation. Still, her classroom grades, which suffered because of her other commitments, were insufficient for admission to the nursing program of her choice.

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American In-Home Care

MARCH 4, 2024

We’ve long known that good sleeping habits are vitally important for our physical and emotional health. Now, researchers have identified even more evidence to prioritize sleeping well: a link between deep sleep and dementia prevention. The study revealed that the likelihood of developing problems, such as difficulty with thinking and making decisions and impaired memory, increases by 27% with as little as a 1% reduction in deep sleep.

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Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2024

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is in talks with interested parties about a possible forthcoming sale. Cost reductions helped propel revenue growth for Enhabit Inc.’s hospice business, though the company had no further updates on its planned “strategic alternatives,” which could include a sale. “The board, with the assistance of our advisors, is being comprehensive in its assessment of strategic alternatives, and discussions with interested parties are ongoing.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MARCH 3, 2024

End Stage Renal Disease: Patient/Family Education What is end stage renal disease? ESRD happens when your kidneys are no longer able to work at the required level that is needed to sustain life. Renal disease is classified in stage 1 through 5. When your classification is 5, your kidneys function poorly and they are not The post End Stage Kidney Disease appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 7, 2024

Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States , featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play starting on March 7. The podcast series is hosted by Jim Knickman, the former Robert Derzon Chair of Population Health at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and Brian Elbel, MPH, Professor of Populatio

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Together for Short Lives

MARCH 7, 2024

There are an estimated 99,000 seriously ill children in the UK, a number that continues to rise. Many families of these children, lost in the system, are unaware of the support available to them. Thanks to the Morrisons partnership, our Community Outreach Project was launched in Spring 2023, bringing onboard Lisa. This pivotal move aims […] The post Meet Lisa: How being a mum impacts her role as a Community Outreach Worker appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

MARCH 5, 2024

A wide variety of palliative care services have cropped up nationwide in recent years, but not all have remained viable. The forces driving some community-based palliative programs to shutter are two-pronged, related to financial and operational sustainability, according to Renee McInnes, CEO of NVNA & Hospice. Reimbursement and staffing challenges are the most significant factors.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

MARCH 8, 2024

We are sorry to inform you that the upcoming 13 th World Research Congress of the EAPC, 16 – 18 May 2024, in Barcelona, Spain has now reached full capacity, and the registration process is now closed. Unfortunately, we are restricted on the number of participants by the capacity of the venue. We are very sorry to disappoint those who wished to attend but have not yet registered for the event.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. However, this sector, which provides sustained assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offers a unique and rewarding path for nurses. The field challenges nurses’ medical expertise and calls on their deepest reserves of empathy and understanding.

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Traditions Health

MARCH 8, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Robin Crooke to vice president of operations. In this capacity, Crooke will be responsible for oversight of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina, strategic financial goals, and streamlining operations. She will also play a crucial role in supporting the hospice care team, ensuring programming is operating at the highest of standards, and continuing to implement strategic, operational, and growth initiatives.

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Hospice News

MARCH 4, 2024

In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. You can subscribe to Palliative Care News here: Subscribe today! With the palliative care space in a state of flux, some experts in the field see cause for optimism as well as real questions about what these services will look like, as well as the structures that support them.

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Palliverse

MARCH 8, 2024

Photo by Dorrell Tibbs on Unsplash In a conversation with a grief counselling provider the other week we talked about the grief process not just occurring after a person has died but occurring during their final illness. The person themselves will grieve over the losses they experience as they become sicker. The parts of their self that die as worsening health takes its toll on a person and their loved ones.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Every year, I look forward to the SXSW Interactive Health & MedTech Track, which showcases and explores the future of healthcare technology being created by innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. This year is no different! Healthcare is undergoing a significant shift, aligning more closely with the intuitiveness and convenience of consumer technology.

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