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Hospices in Dallas and other areas in Texas are experiencing chronic staff shortages. This is a difficulty that is also manifesting itself in many other parts of the country. Recent studies have shown that hospices spend anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000 annually while...
Hospice providers play a critical role in supporting Texas patients and their families during end-of-life care. However, like any healthcare organization, hospice providers are not immune to worker issues that can impact the quality of care they provide. Staffing...
Hopice is always a hard decision. If you're in that situation in Texas, you've probably asked yourself what's in your loved one's best interests - whether it would be better for them to stay at home or go to a professional hospice facility. No matter which route you...
Nursing homes in Texas and around the country are dealing with an increased percentage of patients with higher acuity than previously. When patients have complex medical needs and require more care, it can place a strain on the nursing staff within the facility. This...
Thousands of people are involved in the healthcare industry in Texas. Unfortunately, workers who have direct contact with patients are experiencing higher incidences of workplace violence. A recent memorandum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
If you have a loved one in Texas who needs end-of-life care, hospice care is a good option to consider. Hospice provides a specific kind of care that makes passing easier and more comfortable for the patient, and it brings peace of mind to the loved ones of the person...
A Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) audit is an annual check of a hospice's compliance with UPIC guidelines. Texas hospices preparing for an audit should have a plan to identify and correct deficiencies. To prepare, hospices should review the UPIC...
Hospice providers have struggled under the 2014 Budget Control Act. The act reduced Medicare payments to hospice providers and others when the facilities failed to include specific data. The 2% cuts force health care services to work harder to receive complete...
By leveraging the partnerships with providers that they already have, hospices in Texas are now building up new programs that incorporate palliative care. But there are still some obstacles to overcome to make palliative care programs work for everybody. Challenges...
Medicare and Medicaid are the two primary government health programs that benefit many Texans at some time in their life. Medicare typically provides for elderly individuals until they need nursing home residency, but falls short when funding is needed for nursing...
