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Early Palliative Care Spending Rose Over the Last Decade

Hospice News

Though the numbers are still relatively low, spending on early palliative care rose between 2010 and 2019 for patients with advanced cancers, a recent study found. Researchers from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, examined early palliative care billing based on diagnosis codes or hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) specialty codes on outpatient claims. “Variation across providers and organizations was considerable despite a declining trend in the past decade,” th

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Why Regular Health Check-Ups Are Essential for Seniors

Community Home Health Care

As we age, our bodies go through natural changes that can affect our overall health. Regular health check-ups are a crucial part of preventative senior care , helping to detect potential issues early and maintain long-term well-being. Whether its monitoring blood pressure, screening for chronic conditions, or ensuring proper medication management, routine medical visits can make all the difference in a seniors quality of life.

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AGG, New Day’s Bill Dombi: Hospices’ ‘Vibrant Evolutionary Path’ Spurs Legal Growing Pains 

Hospice News

Todays hospice landscape is reaching a pivotal point of evolutionary growth that has come with increased oversight as regulators seek to curb fraudulent activity in the space, according to Bill Dombi, senior counsel for the law firm Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG). Dombi also recently joined New Day Healthcare LLCs board of advisors. He previously served as president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for 38 years prior to its affiliation with the National Hospice and Pal

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Breaking Barriers: Shelly Buck Named Nurse of the Week

Daily Nurse

In celebration of Womens History Month, we honor Shelly Buck, president of Riddle Hospital , a true trailblazer in healthcare leadership. While women make up the backbone of the healthcare workforce, leadership roles remain disproportionately out of reach. Buck is changing that narrative, breaking barriers, and leaving a lasting mark earning her the well-deserved title of Nurse of the Week.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Acute cocaine use causes release of dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters act on subtypes to cause many effects, but the most important is adrenergic stimulation by norepinephrine and epinephrine.

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