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Hospice care has historically been grounded in person-to-person communication without a heavy reliance on technology. However, drastically increased hospice utilization and the pandemic-driven adoption of technology across health care settings have transformed the landscape entirely. In order to stay competitive … Keep Reading
All healthcare organizations are collecting immense amounts of data, but very rarely are providers using it to its fullest potential. Hospice, with its high-touch nature, is no exception, and providers who optimize the use of their data can gain critical … Keep Reading
Staffing is the biggest pain point in the industry today and will continue to pose challenges in the upcoming years. As home-based care organizations grapple with fewer staff and rising demands, many are turning to technology to help ease the … Keep Reading
As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. However, unlike hospice services, which have a distinct payment model supported by the Centers for Medicare and … Keep Reading
Hospice providers digesting the recent FY 2024 final rule saw an increase in per diem payments but it wasn’t enough to match the rise in inflation. And as the saying goes, “the devil is in the details” because the 3.1% … Keep Reading
Each year updates are developed to the ICD-10 codes used across healthcare settings. The codes serve as a sort of common language in healthcare that allows anyone who understands the codes to quickly know a patient’s diagnosis. On October 1, … Keep Reading
In an effort to better assess and improve the patient experience using the hospice benefit, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Hospice Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model. One change under the Hospice VBID model is the … Keep Reading
For decades, hospice care has operated in a perceived silo with the rest of the healthcare continuum. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Hospice Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model and made a point to include palliative … Keep Reading
There is a prevailing maxim in business: “What gets measured, gets improved.” To achieve operational excellence, care at home organizations are typically best served by understanding the all aspects of their business and constantly looking for ways to improve. Effective … Keep Reading
Care at home organizations continue to search for ways to navigate industry changes and reimbursement cuts. Home care organizations can lean on the nuances of their industry to expand and diversify their business and increase revenue. In an education session … Keep Reading
Between reimbursement cuts and regulatory changes, the care at home industry faces many challenges. While these issues must stay top-of-mind for organizations, industry leaders should also begin to focus on developing the next generation. Ryan Klaustermeier, MSN, RN, Vice President … Keep Reading
Diversity in the care at home industry is continuing to grow in importance. Organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can see benefits ranging from increased employee engagement to improved patient care. Tom Codd, Chief People Officer at Axxess, … Keep Reading

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