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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Inspector General in July 2019, issued 2 reports on Hospice care in the U.S.: First report was on the deficiencies and serious harm to Hospice beneficiaries and vulnerable patient population. The second report suggested safeguards must be strengthened to protect…

The implementation of palliative interventions in the effective management of chronic conditions: Prevents exacerbation of chronic conditions Reduces admission into hospital Promotes physical functioning and well-being Collaborates with the healthcare team to meet patient and family needs Individualizes and prioritizes patient-directed care In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, palliative…

Senator Kelly Loeffler 3625 Cumberland Blvd Suite 970 Atlanta, GA 30339 RE: PCHETA Palliative Care & Hospice Education Training Act HR647/S2080; Hospice Care Improvement Act; Helping Our Senior Population in Comfort Environments (Hospice) Act HR5821; Hospice Care Improvement Act S2807; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector…

What? Interdisciplinary conference for: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, chiropractors, social workers, attorneys and general public on: Current trends in health policy and clinical practice for America’s largest patient populations. Why? Conference will focus on federal and state initiatives in multiple chronic conditions, pain practices, patient involvement and interdisciplinary…

Patients who are living with chronic conditions experience multiple symptoms. Poorly managed symptoms often cause disease exacerbation – leading to hospitalization and increased debility. Symptom prevention or palliative care – offers patients the ability to engage in meaningful daily activities. Palliative care should be implemented at the onset of a…

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found Medicare reimbursed hospices do not always offer needed services to beneficiaries and provide poor quality care. To promote compliance and quality of care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) relies on State agencies and accrediting organizations to survey hospices. Surveyors…

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ), Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement has announced a national priority to improve the care of patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC). Patients will MCC’s account for: 64% of all clinic visits 70% of all in-patient hospital stays 83% of prescriptions 71% of…

The World Health Organization (WHO), identifies 3 pulmonary conditions out of 10 causes of death globally (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer and lower respiratory infections). Advanced Pulmonary conditions like COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Scleroderma, Pulmonary Hypertension and Lung Cancer carry a life-limiting prognosis and associated with…

1 out of 2 American Adults have some form of cardiovascular disease Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S. Every 40 seconds someone experiences a heart attack. Remain informed and current in the trends for improving of the care and management of the largest patient…

American Diabetes Association Type 2 Diabetes 2018 relaxed Hemoglobin A1c criteria with a focus on patient-centered care. Focus on reducing cardiovascular risk management. Online updates throughout the year based upon FDA approved therapies. American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Hypertension Released in 2017 and debated throughout 2018. Altered from the…