CNA Hospice and Palliative Care Training and Certification
In a December 7, 2023  McKnight’s Long-Term Care News article, Dr. Karl Steinberg, CEO of Stone Mountain Medical Associations, and certified nurse aid Telisa...
2024 Hospice Reminders
As we get closer to the New Year, there are a few changes in hospice that will go into effect as of January 1,...
Physicians Must Enroll or Opt-Out of Medicare to Receive Pay for Hospice Services
Beginning May 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will require hospice certifying physicians to either be enrolled in or validly...
Get Your Palliative Care Program Listed in CAPC’s National Palliative Care Provider Directory
The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) has recently relaunched its national directory for palliative care. They are urging all palliative care programs to...
PET Resource for Hospice and Palliative Care Teams
One of the hallmarks of great hospice and/or palliative care is the interdisciplinary team which focuses on whole person care. What are the person’s...
November Hospice Care Update
Over the last few weeks, there have been final rules sent out by CMS that impact hospice care. Â
November 1, CMS released the final Home...
2024-2025 Serious Illness Care Learning Collaborative
Ariadne Labs, developer of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide, announces the 15 month Learning collaborative that will start in the spring of 2024. According...
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is the month dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of quality hospice and palliative care. This year's theme is "Courageous Conversations." As...
Free CAPC Open Access Course: Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals
Many areas in our state lack access to specialty palliative care. Learning the basics of palliative care can help local health professionals support those...
DOH Shares SDAHO Hospice and Palliative Care Resources
Palliative care is medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms...
