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Through Education and Collaboration Hospices Can Help Shape Value-Based Palliative Care

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Palliative care packs a small but meaningful punch in the value-based payment arena. . To successfully negotiate value-based contracts, hospices will need to educate payers about the value of palliative care, according to J. Cameron Muir, M.D., This is the first step toward change, according to Muir. “We

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Understanding the 7 C’s of Palliative Care

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Palliative care plays a significant role in improving the quality of life for individuals managing serious illnesses. It can be easy to confuse palliative and hospice care, but one difference between them is that your loved one can receive palliative care at any stage of an illness.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

If you have a loved one dealing with a life-limiting illness, you may be wondering, “what services does hospice provide?” There’s a lot of confusion surrounding what hospice care is and what it does. Keep reading to learn more about the services Seasons Hospice provides to our patients.

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NHPCO Welcomes Congressional Reintroduction of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

NHPCO

For Immediate Release July 12, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Network (HAN) are pleased to support the reintroduction of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) in the U.S.

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What Are The Goals Of Palliative Care?

Seasons Hospice

The Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, religious institutions played a significant role in providing palliative care. Monasteries and religious orders established hospices to care for the sick and dying, offering a sanctuary for those in their final days. Christopher’s Hospice in London.

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How is Palliative Care Considered Compassionate?

Seasons Hospice

It gives patients the opportunity to talk openly about how they’re feeling physically, emotionally, and spiritually so they can make informed choices regarding their care plan. Palliative care teams are composed of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other professionals who provide round-the-clock care.