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...
The average primary care doctor spends about 3.5 hours a week doing paperwork while the average general surgeon spends 2.1 hours. Over the course of a year, that can add up to between four and eight 24-hour days. Doctors in Texas and across the country may benefit...
Medicare and Medicaid regulations provide rules that most Texas providers receiving funds through these programs must follow. These regulations cover many topics vital to people receiving care paid for by the government. Patient rights Medical providers accepting...
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...
Texas hospice care is essential, providing support and end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Hospice fraud is an unfortunate and growing problem. Some disreputable providers engage in illegal practices, which defraud the government and harm...
A report published in late 2022 revealed how lax oversight and the opportunity to earn significant profits had transformed the end-of-life industry in the United States from a movement based on altruism into a $22 billion business. The investigators discovered that...
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...
Texas families deciding on hospice care for their family members are among the participants involved. The hospice patient might have a will listing their final wishes regarding hospice care, advanced directives and other factors. Some hospice patients prefer their...
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...
In the fall of 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule on implementing several changes in Medicare enrollment and eligibility that will reduce gaps for Texas residents when first signing up for Medicare. Special enrollment periods...
