Dec 18, 2018
In this special year end episode, Edo Banach sits down with Drs. Thomas Edes and Scott Shreve from the Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss the important role hospice and palliative care plays for our country's veterans. Hear how the We Honor Veterans program began and what all providers should be considering...
Dec 4, 2018
Imagine Judi Lund Person and 1000 hospice professionals all in one hotel. In November, NHPCO welcomed many to the IDC in New Orleans. Jon asks Judi about the most frequent questions and observations from when she was onsite. From opioid disposal issues to some surprising takeaways. And hear JR fail in a role play as...
Nov 21, 2018
Jennifer provides some further insight into CAHPS and explains why is it so vital providers take full advantage. Don't let your CAHPS scores work against you. Remember it is an important way for providers to get feedback on patient and family experiences to strengthen your business and increase satisfaction. And JR...
Nov 6, 2018
We've discussed Hospice Compare on previous podcasts but Jennifer shares with Jon R. the newest updates and what providers need to be aware of. Remember Hospice Compare is a way the public can learn about your program so it's vital that providers have an understanding how it works.
Oct 16, 2018
Last month, we discussed the Congressional Ways and Means Committee's support for reducing regulatory burden (Episode 48). Since that podcast, CMS released the proposed rule on reducing regulatory burden for all medicare providers. What in the proposed rule will affect hospice? Judi and Jennifer pick up the...