Hospice News

JULY 11, 2023

In this Voices article, Josie Aquino, Director, Product Management, VNS Health talks about how VNS Health is using data and analytics to improve end-of-life care. Additionally, she discusses VNS’s outcomes-driven approach to end-of-life care, and how they are helping other organizations employ a similar approach.

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Hospice News

APRIL 19, 2023

Staff at the new office provide 24/7 services to help facilitate hospice admissions for hospital and physician referrals and facility-based patients. We are providing patients in this region with both restorative and end-of-life care to better support their needs for the right care at the right time.”

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Traditions Health

APRIL 14, 2024

When the time comes to make profound decisions about end-of-life care for a loved one, every question becomes a quest for the exceptional. Length of Service Traditions Health has consistently demonstrated that superior clinical care can align seamlessly with every aspect of our patients’ needs.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period. However, they also present unique emotional and physical challenges that require resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to patient care.

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Hospice of the North Coast

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

As we enter September, two important observances highlight the compassionate care we offer at Hospice of the North Coast: National Pain Awareness Month and National Assisted Living Week , celebrated from September 8-14, 2024. The Inspiring Generations theme also highlights the role that families play in the care journey.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If these flexibilities are set to expire, which we strongly oppose, it is essential that hospices are given sufficient time to adjust operations and avoid disruptions in patient care, Summers said. Losing F2F recertification flexibility would complicate efforts to maintain continuity of care for patients in remote or underserved areas.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Many medical and nonmedical issues can be exacerbated at the end of life among unhoused and homeless seniors compared to others, according to James Patrick Hall, executive director of Rocky Mountain Refuge. The Denver-based nonprofit organization offers shelter for people with end-of-life care needs.

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Hospice News

JULY 19, 2022

The company has signed a definitive agreement to sell a 60% stake in Kindred at Home’s (KAH) hospice and personal care business to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CDR) for $2.8 We are here for patient care. End-of-life care grew out of a great American crusade for social change.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Texas-based Frontpoint is an emerging provider of home health, hospice, palliative and personal care with a focus on Medicare Advantage enrollees in Texas markets. Before taking the helm of this new company, Korte spent eight years at EvergreenHealth, where he served as chief home care officer. You could win on cost containment.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

What separates Hospice from Home Health is the type of medical care the patient receives from each service. For instance, Home Health Care may be considered for rehabilitation or to prevent hospitalization. Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I’ve always cared about value, access and quality. This industry introduced me to those concepts in the context of end-of-life care. The impact that it can have on not just the patients and their families, but also on those of us working in it — that definitely stood out to me.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 24, 2023

So take a listen and if you are interested in learning more, check out these wonderful links: Harvey’s latest book is called, Dignity in Care: The Human Side of Medicine Intensive Caring: Reminding Patients They Matter Michael J. Or was able to do dignity therapy with somebody who was in a personal care home.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Because each patient experiences dementia symptoms somewhat uniquely, the timing of each stage is rather unpredictable to some point. In general, each stage progressively worsens ending in the need for total patient care.

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