Tag Archives: Hospice and palliative care

One in Five Hospice Patients Is Discharged Alive

Medicare reimbursement structure and profit motive are largely to blame
Posted on August 31, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Hospice, as most of us understand it, is a model of care that provides comfort and support to people who are terminally ill. The care can be delivered in a hospital, in a nursing home or in the patient’s own … Continue reading →

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Pilot Program Allies Paramedics and Hospice to Reduce Traumatic ER Visits

Partnership between paramedics and hospice is reducing unnecessary hospital visits for hospice patients
Posted on January 13, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A pilot program that started in Texas and has since spread to California is significantly reducing unnecessary hospital visits for patients enrolled in hospice. Ventura County’s 911 hospice program is one of several recent state-approved programs aimed at respecting hospice … Continue reading →

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Medicare Will Reimburse Patients for End-of-Life Consultations

Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare may start covering expenses for patients seeking palliative options
Posted on December 2, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

According to the American Medical Association, patients nearing the end of their lives are entitled to expect and receive certain advice and treatment from health care professionals. This includes the opportunity to make appropriate plans, including the creation of a … Continue reading →

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Griefwalker by Tim Wilson

The documentary presents palliative care counselor Stephen Jenkinson and his end-of-life care wisdom
Posted on July 19, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

is a 2012 National Film Board of Canada documentary by director Tim Wilson. Filmed over a twelve-year period, the film chronicles Stephen Jenkinson’s work as a palliative care counselor, showcasing his perspectives on end-of-life care. The heart of the film … Continue reading →

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