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Top 5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories from 2023
12/20/23 at 03:00 AMTop 5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories from 2023Palliative Care NewsDecember 18, 2023Reimbursement and regulation reigned in the news this year, but other important trends garnered attention as well. Below are top five under-the-radar stories that, while important, didn’t make our most read this year. The topics range from unmet staff and patient needs, financial and operational headwinds and research fueling innovative care delivery approaches.
The Denver Hospice Announces Grand Opening of Second Optio Palliative Care Outpatient Clinic
12/13/23 at 03:00 AMThe Denver Hospice Announces Grand Opening of Second Optio Palliative Care Outpatient ClinicNews ReleaseDecember 7, 2023Denver, CO—Focused on providing comfort and a better quality of life for patients facing serious or chronic illnesses, The Denver Hospice is opening its second palliative care outpatient clinic, Optio Palliative Care Clinic-South. ... “Finding care for patients with serious illness presents significant challenges and stress for those patients and their caregivers. Optio Palliative Care Clinics provide support so that patients have the best possible quality of life while they complete their treatments, and caregivers get their questions and concerns answered about the care. Easy, convenient, access to palliative care services is a key reason for opening our second outpatient palliative care location,” said Ernesto Lopez, president of The Denver Hospice.
New Jersey Passes Community-Based Palliative Care Medicaid Bill
12/10/23 at 04:00 AMNew Jersey Passes Community-Based Palliative Care Medicaid BillPalliative Care NewsDecember 8, 2023A New Jersey state bill recently passed that establishes community-based palliative care benefits under Medicaid. The new legislation includes coverage for specialized medical care, emotional and spiritual support, as well as pain and symptom relief for Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced illnesses, including both adult and pediatric populations.
Chris Comeaux, nationally recognized Hospice leader, announces the release of first leadership book.
12/01/23 at 04:00 AMChris Comeaux, nationally recognized Hospice leader, announces the release of first leadership book.