Some hospices have found success employing more community-based methodologies in their health equity improvement efforts. Forging deeper relationships with other providers and organizations has been integral to reaching underserved patient populations. Hospices need culturally-informed approaches that respect and understand values across a diverse range of belief systems, said Dr. Kimberly Curseen, the new board of […]
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed an advance care planning quality measure for several health care settings, a move that could boost hospice utilization. The measure, designated MUC202-020, would link reimbursement to whether patients have documented end-of-life conversations. If finalized it would require tracking of advance care planning documentation for […]
More families are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in end-of-life planning and bereavement processes. While beneficial in various ways, privacy risks and ethical considerations are involved as these technologies evolve quickly. AI tools have allowed for a more in-depth understanding of hospice and grief support options, according to Sarah Saltee, executive director of 3Hopeful […]
Advance care planning is a necessary service, particularly for older adults with life-limiting illnesses. However, even this comes with risks. Only about 36% of U.S. adults have documented their end-of-life wishes, research has shown. This often means that they receive more aggressive care than they would have preferred had they known their options and documented […]
