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Medicaid Health Plans Failing to Pay Hospices for Nursing Home Room and Board

Hospice News

Stymied Medicaid reimbursement for nursing home room and board could threaten access to care for hospice patients in California and possibly other states. The issue centers around patients in nursing homes who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. One plan alone owes the nonprofit provider more than $500,000.

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The Rise of Hospice Nurses as Authors, Social Media Influencers

Hospice News

Several hospice nurses have emerged as social media influencers and authors who aim to demystify death and dying for the general public. Individually and collectively, these nurses have amassed millions of social media followers on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Today, she has more than 4.2

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Hospice Nurse, Author Suzanne O’Brien on Engaging Families Earlier at End of Life

Hospice News

Hospice nurse, death doula and educator Suzanne OBrien seeks to change the conversation about death and end-of-life care, both nationally and among individual families. Spark Little Brown Spark Little Brown Hospice nurse, death doula and educator Suzanne OBrien Could you introduce our readers to the Doulagivers Institute?

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PalliCare: Independence, Staff Autonomy, Neutrality Drive Texas-Based Agency

Hospice News

The seed for Texas-based Pallicare was planted at a chance meeting at a 2021 conference between Jonathan Fluhart, a management professional with a background in aerospace, technology, and hospice industries, and nurse practitioner Tiffany Hughes. PalliCare nursing staff have next-to-no turnover.

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The Critical Role of Nurses in Intravenous Fluid Conservation

AJN Off the Charts

The responsibility to effectively and responsibly manage these critical resources has fallen heavily on the shoulders of nursing teams and health care supply chain professionals. The crucial role of nurses during shortages. Minimizing waste: One key area where nurses can conserve fluids is by minimizing waste.

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When Nurses Are Caught Between Hospital Policy and Frustrated Family Members

AJN Off the Charts

I was a little anxious because I had already heard that this had been an issue overnight and that the parents had pushed back on efforts by another nurse to hold them to the policy. The leash for stressed and grieving family members is inevitably longer than the leash for stressed nurses, a reality that is both understandable and complicated.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care. As we look toward 2025, certain Nursing specialties stand out for their growth potential, earning opportunities, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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