Hope Hospice

MARCH 26, 2020

When a family chooses the time for a loved one to go onto hospice care, they open the doors to a full circle of support that goes beyond nursing. One professional on the team is your medical social worker. What is the role of social work in hospice? Hope Hospice’s Veronica Martin, MSW, ASW, explains: A social worker is part of the hospice care team.

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The Chaplain's Report

MARCH 21, 2020

You have no idea how important this choice is (from The Stanley Parable). I started a computer game last night that spoke to the times in an interesting way. No, not The Walking Dead or Plague, Inc. : it’s The Stanley Parable (and it’s free for a limited time as of this writing on Epic ). Sure TWD and Plague, Inc. certainly share the paranoia and dread of today, but The Stanley Parable deals with something that has affected us all around the world, and that choice – and the lac

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

MARCH 27, 2020

In today’s episode, your Hospice Team shares insights on operationalizing recent government guidance for hospices facing coronavirus obstacles. We discuss the role of virtual visits, how to use telehealth, and the practical impact of the Medicare appeal waiver. In today’s episode, your Hospice Team shares insights on operationalizing recent government guidance for hospices facing coronavirus obstacles.

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Hospice Law Blog

MARCH 27, 2020

In the CARES Act, passed last night, section 3706 allows hospices to conduct recertifications including face to face visits using telehealth “during the emergency period.”. Trump declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020, but governing law allows the Secretary of HHS to extend the “emergency period” retroactively to the beginning of the emergency, potentially as early as January 31, 2020, the date President Trump halted flights from China.

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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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