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According to a study at the Journal of Palliative Medicine, home-based #PalliativeCare, delivered to people not yet eligible for hospice, reduces hospitalizations, increases length of life, and extends the continuum of care delivered at home for people with serious illnesses and their #caregivers. This demonstrates that health plans and other payers can increase access to high-quality care for their beneficiaries and a higher quality-of-life for people with serious illness and their caregivers without a significant impact on cost of care.⚕️ Read More: https://lnkd.in/eX7eTYEz

"Live discharges are disruptive to patients and families and could mean that terminally ill individuals do not receive adequate care at the end of life, according to the two authors, who argue that these incidents are critical care transitions that contribute to increased hospitalizations and emergency department visits.“ Although a discharge due to stabilization or lack of decline might sound like a positive outcome — and is often presented as such by hospice teams — most individuals are left struggling to replicate the supportive services that hospice provided — medication delivery, supplies and equipment, access to support around the clock, and routine visits with interprofessional team members,” the authors wrote. “When these services cannot be replicated, patients and caregivers are left to deal with the loss of these services, citing experiences of grief and abandonment.'" #hospicecare #medicare #endoflifeadvocacy

I found this article interesting and chock full of data. This quote, in particular, caught my attention: 🌟'Service Diversification: Hospice care is diversifying its services to cater to a broader range of needs. New specialized programs, such as pediatric palliative care and end-of-life doula services, are being introduced. These initiatives focus on the specific requirements of different patient groups, improving both emotional and physical support at the end of life. By addressing these varied needs, hospices can significantly enhance the quality of care and support they provide.’ Clip source: Hospice Market Surge: Expected to Hit $182.1 Billion by 2033 https://lnkd.in/eN2QcDwY

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A retrospective study published in JAMA Network Open found that burdensome transitions when being discharged from hospice care were higher for Black people, those with shorter hospice stays, and those with a for-profit provider. “These findings suggest that changes to clinical practice and policy may reduce the risk of burdensome transitions, such as hospice discharge planning that is incentivized, systematically applied, and tailored to needs of patients at greater risk for burdensome transitions. #chapca #hospice

Health literacy plays a vital role in ensuring patients and caregivers can make informed decisions about hospice care. Our aim during #HealthLiteracyMonth is to increase understanding of the support hospice care provides. Learn more at https://nuvi.me/guv7a2.

Check out our recently updated Rural Hospice and Palliative Care topic guide with information describing the types of hospice and palliative services available in rural America. Covers information and resources describing the types of organizations and health workforce professionals that work together on hospice and palliative care teams. Discusses challenges related to operating hospice services in rural areas, including reimbursement and workforce issues, and shares strategies to help rural hospice and palliative care service providers become financially viable.

Health literacy plays a vital role in ensuring patients and caregivers can make informed decisions about hospice care. Our aim during #HealthLiteracyMonth is to increase understanding of the support hospice care provides. Learn more at https://nuvi.me/55plk7.

Health literacy plays a vital role in ensuring patients and caregivers can make informed decisions about hospice care. Our aim during #HealthLiteracyMonth is to increase understanding of the support hospice care provides. Learn more at https://nuvi.me/0exl8f.

Recent research has revealed significant disparities in hospice discharge rates and outcomes among Black and Latino patient populations. The study found that Black and Latino patients are more likely to be discharged from hospice care before passing compared to their white counterparts, with notable differences in pain management, symptom control, and overall quality of care. Cultural, linguistic, and systemic barriers contribute to these disparities, highlighting the need for culturally competent care and equitable healthcare policies. These findings underscore the importance of addressing healthcare inequities to ensure all patients receive compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. https://lnkd.in/eMm2YuHc #HospiceCare #HealthcareEquity #EndOfLifeCare #CulturalCompetence #PatientAdvocacy #HealthDisparities #CompassionateCare #BlackHealthMatters #LatinoHealth #HomeAndCommunityBasedServices