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Opportunity uncovered: How COVID-19 accelerated healthcare transformation
03/12/24 at 03:00 AMOpportunity uncovered: How COVID-19 accelerated healthcare transformation Managed Healthcare Executive; by Patrick Horine, MHA; 3/6/24The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on the healthcare landscape, spotlighting critical areas for improvement while accelerating transformations that were already underway. From addressing disparities in equity and access to adopting digital health strategies, the pandemic has forced healthcare to move swiftly to meet urgent needs. First, let us look at some of the issues we had been facing and how these were changed by the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. ...
How changing reproductive health laws could impact perinatal hospice
03/12/24 at 02:30 AMHow changing reproductive health laws could impact perinatal hospice Hospice News, by Holly Vossel; 3/8/24 Evolutions in reproductive health laws may have reverberating impacts on the demand and delivery of perinatal hospice care. Perinatal hospice care is provided to families choosing to continue a pregnancy following a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis indicating a high risk of mortality before or shortly after birth. This care includes emotional, spiritual and medical support to families navigating the complexities of a terminal illness. Perinatal hospice providers work closely with health care professionals in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and reproductive health settings.
Palliative care: A compassionate approach for mesothelioma patients
03/12/24 at 02:15 AMPalliative care: A compassionate approach for mesothelioma patientsSurviving Mesothelioma, by Holly Zink; 3/10/24Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. It poses significant challenges to those diagnosed and their loved ones. The disease affects the lining of the lungs (pleura). But it can also occur in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) and other organs. Mesothelioma has an average survival rate ranging from 8 to 14 months post-diagnosis. Managing the physical, emotional, and practical aspects of this condition is important.
I have little time left. I hope my goodbye inspires you.
03/12/24 at 02:00 AMI have little time left. I hope my goodbye inspires you. The Washington Post, by Amy Ettinger; 3/9/24 This past summer, at age 49, I was diagnosed with a rare, incurable cancer called leiomyosarcoma. ... My symptoms were getting worse. I had swelling in my abdomen and legs that couldn’t be treated. After a while, I could no longer walk up the stairs of my house. I decided I wanted comfort, and this week I made the decision to transition to hospice. After choosing this path, I reflected on some of the things I was able to do since my diagnosis: ... People are often afraid when they hear the word “hospice,” but for me it’s been a positive experience. Editor's Note: Read and share this inspiring personal story about choosing hospice care. This is not about Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID), thus eliminating controversial perspectives.
Medicare Hospice – exploding in size but riddled with quality concerns
03/11/24 at 03:00 AMMedicare Hospice – exploding in size but riddled with quality concerns Penn LDI, by Hoag Levins; 3/8/24 Five top experts on hospice care convened in a virtual discussion of the Medicare Hospice program. This video is the full session.
Application period open for Excellence in Pursuit of Health Equity Award
03/11/24 at 03:00 AMThe Joint Commission, Kaiser Permanente announce application period for 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity GlobeNewswire, by The Joint Commission; 3/5/24 The Joint Commission and Kaiser Permanente are now accepting applications for the 2024 Bernard J. Tyson National Award for Excellence in Pursuit of Healthcare Equity. The award program will recognize a healthcare organization that led an initiative that achieved a measurable, sustained reduction in one or more disparities. Bernard J. Tyson, the late CEO and chairman of Kaiser Permanente, worked tirelessly to address the disparities that plague the U.S. healthcare system. Now in its fourth year, the award honors Tyson’s legacy by presenting organizations the opportunity to earn national recognition for their efforts to improve healthcare equity, as well as share best practices and lessons learned with thousands of organizations across the country.
Healthcare access dimensions and racial disparities in end-of-life care quality among ovarian cancer patients
03/07/24 at 03:00 AMHealthcare access dimensions and racial disparities in end-of-life care quality among ovarian cancer patients Cancer Research Communications; by Shama Karanth, Oyomoare L. Osazuwa-Peters; Lauren E. Wilson, Rebecca A. Previs, Fariha Rahman, Bin Huang, Maria Pisu, Margaret Liang, Kevin C. Ward, Maria J. Schymura, Andrew Berchuck, and Tomi F. Akinyemiju; 3/5/24 This study investigated the association between healthcare access (HCA) dimensions and racial disparities in end-of-life (EOL) care quality among Non-Hispanic Black (NHB), Non-Hispanic White (NHW), and Hispanic patients with ovarian cancer (OC).
St. Croix Hospice improves access to end-of-life care with new branch in Clarinda, IA
03/01/24 at 03:15 AMSt. Croix Hospice improves access to end-of-life care with new branch in Clarinda, IAPR Newswire, by St. Croix Hospice; 2/29/24St. Croix Hospice expands their presence in Iowa with a new branch in Clarinda. This location marks the fifteenth St. Croix Hospice branch in Iowa and helps patients and families residing in the surrounding communities access exceptional hospice care from local caregivers and clinical staff.
Bilingual patient navigation can improve palliative care outcomes for Hispanic patients
03/01/24 at 03:00 AMBilingual patient navigation can improve palliative care outcomes for Hispanic patients Hospice News, by Holly Vossel; 2/28/24Bicultural and bilingual palliative patient navigator interventions may be a key to improving access to goal concordant care among Hispanic populations with serious illness, according to recent research. Researchers in a recent clinical trial sought to address whether integration of bilingual patient navigation interventions could improve palliative care outcomes in Hispanic patients with serious, noncancer illnesses.
Many older adults don't receive palliative care before death
03/01/24 at 03:00 AMMany older adults don't receive palliative care before deathMedScape, by Marilynn Larkin; 2/28/24 "One of the challenges and a barrier to accessing palliative home care is the difficulty of predicting survival," Amy Hsu, PhD, an investigator at the Bruyère Research Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, told Medscape Medical News. "Clinicians are good at prognosticating when a patient might be entering their last 3-6 weeks of life, but they have a harder time predicting if someone will survive 6 months or longer." The team developed the Risk Evaluation for Support: Predictions for Elder-life in their Communities Tool (RESPECT) to see whether access to predicted survival data could inform conversations about a patient's status and palliative care needs. The study was published online on February 26 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
"The great escape": How an incident of elopement gave rise to trauma informed palliative care for a patient experiencing multiple disadvantage
03/01/24 at 03:00 AM"The great escape": How an incident of elopement gave rise to trauma informed palliative care for a patient experiencing multiple disadvantage BMC Palliat Care, by Sam Quinn, Libby Ferguson, Derek Read, and Naomi Richards; 2/28/24Background: This case report ... illustrates how unresolved traumatic experiences across the life course can affect a patient's engagement with palliative care and offers insights into the flexibility and adaptations necessary for taking a trauma informed approach to care for an individual experiencing multiple disadvantage.
The Medicare Care Choices Model was associated with reductions in disparities in the use of hospice care for Medicare beneficiaries with terminal illness.
03/01/24 at 03:00 AMThe Medicare Care Choices Model was associated with reductions in disparities in the use of hospice care for Medicare beneficiaries with terminal illnessHealth Serv Res by Matthew J Niedzwiecki, Lauren Vollmer Forrow, Jonathan Gellar, R Vincent Pohl, Arnold Chen, Lynn Miescier, Keith Kranker; 2/29/24 Conclusions: Medicare Choices Model (MCCM) increased hospice use and quality of end-of-life care for model enrollees from underserved groups and reduced disparities in hospice use and having multiple emergency department visits.
Home health users have higher likelihood of hospice utilization
02/29/24 at 02:05 AMHome health users have higher likelihood of hospice utilizationHome Health Care News, by Joyce Famakinwa; 2/26/24People who receive home health care during the last three years of their lives are more likely to utilize hospice care at the end of life. That’s according to a recent Rutgers Health study that was published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine. As part of the study, researchers examined a sample of over 2 million U.S. Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who passed away in 2019, and were enrolled for at least three years before their death. What’s more, these older adults were more likely to use hospice compared to individuals who have never used home health care.
Racial differences in shared decision-making about critical illness
02/28/24 at 03:00 AMRacial differences in shared decision-making about critical illnessJAMA Intern Med, by Deepshikha C. Ashana, MD, MBA, MS; Whitney Welsh, PhD; Doreet Preiss, PhD; et al; published online 2/26/24Question: How do critical care clinicians approach shared decision-making with Black compared with White caregivers of critically ill patients?Findings: In a thematic analysis of 39 audio-recorded clinician-caregiver meetings, racial differences were most evident in the following clinician behaviors: providing emotional support to caregivers, acknowledging trust and gratitude expressed by caregivers, disclosing medical information, and validating caregivers' treatment preferences.
The future of end-of-life care: How advanced directives are revolutionizing patient autonomy
02/28/24 at 03:00 AMThe future of end-of-life care: How advanced directives are revolutionizing patient autonomyBNN, by Mazhar Abbas; 2/23/24Discover hos advanced directives leverage AI, telemedicine, and patient-centered care to empower individuals in making informed end-of-life healthcare decisions, overcoming challenges, and shaping the future of healthcare.
5 cost-effective home care marketing tips
02/27/24 at 03:00 AM5 cost-effective home care marketing tipsMcKnights Home Care, by Catherine Malloy; 2/22/24Are you running a home care business and looking for affordable ways to get the word out? You’re in the right place! In this blog, we’re going to walk you through five practical, budget-friendly marketing strategies to boost your business’s visibility.
Making a case for palliative care: Creating less stressful and timelier transitions to hospice
02/26/24 at 03:00 AMMaking a case for palliative care: Creating less stressful and timelier transitions to hospiceHealthcare Tech Outlook, by Sarah DiPadova, MSN; 2/21/24When patients and their families hear the word "hospice," they panic. Misconceptions, myths and lack of education about what hospice is have resulted in patients being admitted to hospice later in the dying process than recommended. Because of this delay, quality care and valuable support are also delayed. A referral to palliative care could be the key to ensuring a timelier transition into hospice for patients and their families.Editor's Note: Sarah DiPadova, MSN, is the Director of Clinical Operattions for Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Redeemer Health
Why long-term hospice care might be good
02/26/24 at 02:00 AMWhy long-term hospice care might be goodNBC KPRC TV, interview with Joseph Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM, Chief Medical Director American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; 2/21/24Most people receiving hospice care don't live for more than a few weeks. Doctor explains why receiving hospice care earlier can be beneficial.
Planning Ahead: Medicare, Medicaid or Hospice for at-home care
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMPlanning Ahead: Medicare, Medicaid or Hospice for at-home careThe Mercury, by Janet Colliton; 2/21/24If you are seeking at-home care assistance for a family member that is paid either in full or in part by the government, you can find that the system is complicated and, unless your loved one fits within one of the designated categories, you may be limited to paying from your family member’s asset or your own. Here are some of the differences and criteria.Editor's Note: This concise, user-friendly article by a Certified Elder Law Attorney provides simple descriptions of this all-important information. What Hospice Medicare information does your staff need to know and use? What clarity do you provide to the public / community you serve?
Exploring whether a diagnosis of severe frailty prompts advance care planning and end of life care conversations
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMExploring whether a diagnosis of severe frailty prompts advance care planning and end of life care conversationsNurs Older People, by Stacey Dodson; 2/21/24Findings: Frailty appeared to be complex, multifaceted and at times difficult to identify. A diagnosis of severe frailty did not necessarily prompt advance care planning and end of life care conversations. Such conversations were more likely to happen if the person had comorbidities, for example cancer. Prognostication appeared to be challenging, partly due to the gradual and uncertain trajectory in frailty and a lack of understanding, on the part of healthcare professionals, of the condition and its effects.
Mental health service integration in hospice organizations: A national survey of hospice clinicians and medical leadership
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Racial differences in hospice care outcomes among patients with advanced heart failure: Systematic review and meta-analysis
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMRacial differences in hospice care outcomes among patients with advanced heart failure: Systematic review and meta-analysisAm J Cardiol, by Diego Chambergo-Michilot, Victor G Becerra-Gonzales, Veraprapas Kittipibul, Rosario Colombo, Katia Bravo-Jaimes; 2/19/24There remains a paucity of investigational data about disparities in hospice services among people with non-cancer diagnoses, specifically in heart failure. Black patients with advanced heart failure have been disproportionally affected by health care services inequities but their outcomes after hospice enrollment are not well studied. We aimed to describe race-specific outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure who were enrolled in hospice services.
At life's end, the comfort of home: Rutgers study illuminates pathways to hospice care
02/23/24 at 01:30 AMAt life's end, the comfort of home: Rutgers study illuminates pathways to hospice careBNN, by Hadeel Hashem; 2/22/24[This] research underscores a simple yet profound truth: the utilization of home health care significantly boosts the likelihood of receiving hospice care at home during one's final days.
Hospice vs. palliative care in Tucson: Which one is right for you and your loved ones?
02/22/24 at 03:55 AMHospice vs. Palliative Care in Tucson: Which One Is Right for You and Your Loved Ones?AzFoothills.com, 2/20/24 ... Choosing between hospice and palliative care can seem overwhelming, especially when you're trying to make the best decision for someone you love. There are some distinctions between these two types of care. Here, we discuss some of those differences to guide you in choosing the proper care for a loved one.