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...
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When hospice care is right for a patient
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...
What do you need to consider when starting a hospice business?
Starting a hospice business in Texas can present a profitable business opportunity. However, you should consider a few key steps in order to ensure that your company achieves success. Market research Before starting a hospice business, you need to conduct market...
What administrative challenges do hospices face?
Hospice care provides a vital service to people during the last days of their lives. However, hospice owners in Texas experience increasing administrative challenges that may stand in the way of providing essential care. Staffing shortages Like many health care...
Hospice and palliative care growth tied to value-based insurance
As the elderly population grows in Texas and around the country, more people will require end-of-life care. Hospice services and palliative care increasingly help people at this stage. Hospice services care for people prior to death, usually outside of hospitals....
Hospice care at home coverage in Texas
Hospice is a program of care and support for terminally ill patients in Texas and their families. It focuses on providing the patient with the best quality of life and comfort possible rather than curing the illness. Medicare or Medicaid Terminally ill individuals can...
What changes can Metaverse make to the health care industry?
New technology presents opportunities for the health care industry to transform the care it provides to patients in Texas. While many of these changes provide benefits and improvements to care, some changes may also pose a threat to patient privacy. Metaverse offers...
Congress taking steps to prioritize youth mental health
Congress is moving forward to reinstate legislation that protects at-risk youths suffering from mental health crises. The state of Texas is closely following the initiative as, like many states, there is a need for better resources that manage health issues involving...
Overview of hospice care laws
Families in Texas may benefit from learning more about the hospice care laws in the state. Texas Health and Human Services describe a hospice as a medical-directed, interdisciplinary team-managed program of services focused on a terminal patient and their family....
Considerations when establishing a hospice business
Whenever you decide to open a business, you have many considerations, but you have even more when that business involves health care. Here are some concerns you should be aware of when opening a hospice business in Texas. More than licensing and Medicare accreditation...