Palliative Care News’ Post

Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital serves pediatric patients from the health system's surrounding six states spanning over 600,000 square miles with 30% of patients traveling three hours or more because they can’t get pediatric specialty care closer to home. Read commentary from Dustin Lipson, President, Intermountain Health's Primary Children's Hospital, about the current state of rural health and what children's hospitals can do to overcome rural health challenges: https://lnkd.in/dxVmkw5E

Why have pediatric health systems been slow to adopt value-based care models? Katie Fellin, Alan Lassiter, and Heather Flynn explore the unique challenges they face—and how they can assess their readiness for value. #childrenshospital #valuebasedcare #ecgmc

Why have pediatric health systems been slow to adopt value-based care models? Katie Fellin, Alan Lassiter, and Heather Flynn explore the unique challenges they face—and how they can assess their readiness for value. #childrenshospital #valuebasedcare #ecgmc

Why have pediatric health systems been slow to adopt value-based care models? Katie Fellin, Alan Lassiter, and Heather Flynn explore the unique challenges they face—and how they can assess their readiness for value. #childrenshospital #valuebasedcare #ecgmc

Why have pediatric health systems been slow to adopt value-based care models? Katie Fellin, Alan Lassiter, and Heather Flynn explore the unique challenges they face—and how they can assess their readiness for value. #childrenshospital #valuebasedcare #ecgmc

Why have pediatric health systems been slow to adopt value-based care models? Katie Fellin, Alan Lassiter, and Heather Flynn explore the unique challenges they face—and how they can assess their readiness for value. #childrenshospital #valuebasedcare #ecgmc

Why have pediatric health systems been slow to adopt value-based care models? My colleagues, Katie Fellin, Alan Lassiter, and Heather Flynn explore the unique challenges they face—and how they can assess their readiness for value. #childrenshospital #valuebasedcare #ecgmc

"Palliative care really helped us with the quality of life versus the quantity. I will never forget the role that this played in our lives." "Caregivers, palliative care is there for you, too. It’s not just about supporting the patient—it’s about making sure you have the strength, knowledge, and resources to continue caring for your loved one." Check out my latest blog: Caregivers and Palliative Care #CaregiverResources #caregiversupport #caregivertips #palliativecarematters #caregiversandpalliativecare #communityhospiceandpalliativecare https://lnkd.in/e6aq9en7

1. Pediatric care is affected by prior authorization, causing delays even in emergency situations. 2. Emergency physicians often treat children whose medications are delayed due to prior authorization processes. 3. Parents may seek emergency care to bypass prior authorization hurdles. 4. A significant percentage of physicians report that prior authorization increases healthcare resource utilization and delays necessary care. 5. Prior authorization can lead to patients abandoning recommended treatment plans and may cause serious adverse events. 6. Insurers do not adequately consider the unique needs of pediatric patients in their prior authorization processes. 7. Pediatricians face challenges with medication shortages and coverage limitations that complicate patient care. 8. Physicians are encouraged to advocate for legislative changes to improve prior authorization practices.

Facing the decision to put your child in hospice care is incredibly challenging. Our latest blog, "Putting Your Child in Hospice: A Compassionate Decision," explores the process and benefits of both hospice & pediatric palliative care. Read more to find support and guidance during this difficult time. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gNw6qKBN #PediatricHospice #PalliativeCare #PathwaysCare #SupportForFamilies #CompassionateCare