On July 30, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule for hospice payment rates…
The development of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act suggests impending changes in end-of-life care delivery,…
Chances are, you or someone close to you is facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.…
When we hear the term "doula," most of us immediately think of support during childbirth. However, doulas extend their compassionate…
As individuals near the end of their lives, the natural progression of many illnesses often brings forth physical and psychological…
Food is deeply intertwined with our sense of comfort and connection. From infancy, where babies bond with their mothers through…
In hospice care, chaplains fulfill a role that extends beyond traditional religious duties. While they have historically been associated with…
Determining the optimal referral for patients with serious illnesses like COPD, heart failure, cancer, or dementia involves assessing their current…
In a rule proposal unveiled in March, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) suggested a 2.6% increase…