Category \ Hospice
Hospices need to adjust their best practices to meet the standards required in the new Hospice Care Index (HCI). The HCI is a claims-based quality measure reported throughout the patient’s lifecycle. It is made up of 10 indicators that represent … Keep Reading
There are nearly 20 million veterans in the United States and one of those, until recently, was my dad. He had a distinguished 28-year career in the United States Air Force, which included a tour of combat in Vietnam, where … Keep Reading
The veteran population makes up the largest rate of Medicare decedents to receive hospice care. Hospice usage by veterans has increased over the past decade, leading the National Hospice and Home Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs … Keep Reading
We know that five-star talent helps build five-star organizations. Axxess is developing a first-of-its kind certification program that leverages industry expertise alongside Axxess solution training for staff and leadership at all levels of your organization. Use these three steps to … Keep Reading
The undefined, in-between stage of a new business forming its vision and roadmap can be challenging in any industry. In the highly regulated healthcare sector, this stage can confuse even the most established provider. Palliative care currently has no conditions … Keep Reading
In this episode, Maria Botham, founder and CEO of The Loop Village, discusses the unique online community created for older adults. Botham created The Loop Village with her cofounder after realizing the effect that isolation from COVID-19 was causing in … Keep Reading
Technological advancements have typically been a disruptor in every industry. However, the latest disruptor in healthcare is the consumer. Today’s consumers are educated and understand they can receive healthcare in the home for most situations.It is natural that consumers are … Keep Reading
The rise in palliative care comes with an increase in palliative care billing, a financial element not widely known since not all palliative care services are billable. Coding requirements for palliative care change frequently as its popularity grows. Billing for … Keep Reading
Circulatory and heart diseases are common diagnoses in hospice care, second to cancer. However, because their symptom management and disease management are often very similar, determining an accurate prognosis can be challenging. Are these chronic symptoms or is this a … Keep Reading
Inclusion initiatives remain top-of-mind for human resources and talent acquisition professionals. It has been proven that organizations with above-average profitability are 21% and 33% more likely to have a strong gender and ethnic diversity, respectively. In fact, the performance gap … Keep Reading
With the rise of value-based hospice care, the value of that quality care ultimately results in profitability. We know starting a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program is essential to your hospice organization’s viability, so here are some tips … Keep Reading
It is important to put into perspective the two aspects of quality care: regulatory compliance and quality reporting. Unfortunately, it is common to have one without the other in hospice care. When you combine the two, that is when you … Keep Reading
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