October 29 at 1pm CST/12pm MST

Hospice audits by Medicare contractors are on the rise, with a majority of hospices undergoing multiple simultaneously. In this webinar, Hospice News will talk with operators on the types of audits that are occurring, how to prepare, and the types of red flags that could make them a target.

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October 30 at 1pm CST/12pm MST

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest changes, measure updates, and compliance requirements that hospice organizations need to be aware of. With new revisions affecting the CAHPS Hospice Survey and public reporting, it’s crucial for hospice providers to understand these changes and their implications.

This webinar is essential for hospice administrators, quality assurance teams, and compliance officers who want to stay informed and ready to meet the new regulatory standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your team with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the FY 2025 CAHPS Hospice Survey revisions successfully.

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November 6 at  2pm CST/1pm MST

Join this webinar to take a deep dive into the perceptions of specialist clinicians–and learn how palliative care outreach should change. Marian Grant, DNP and Anthony Back, MD will explain the research with a focus on actionable insights never previously covered in Serious Illness Messaging Toolkit webinars.

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November 7 at 8am CST/7am MST

Most people want to stay at home when they can, even when they are dying. This is no different for a dying child. This short webinar will discuss important differences between adult and pediatric hospice care, provide resources for support and further education. It will talk about cultural differences in hospice care and provide communication techniques which are helpful.

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November 7 at 11am CST/10am MST

This educational session will provide hospice care professionals with an in-depth understanding of the new HOPE hospice assessment tool. The focus will be on its components, application, and must ask questions for your EMR HOPE implementation for enhancing patient-centered care.

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November 12 at 11am CST/10am MST (90-minute session)

November 14 at 1:30pm CST/12:30pm MST

Patients with serious illness require nuanced goals of care conversations as they approach critical points in their disease trajectory or are nearing the end of life (EoL). Communication skills training requires extensive practice, dedicated time and resources, including standardized patients. The goal of this webinar is to explore the potential role (and limitations) of using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist trainees in enhancing their serious illness communication skills.

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December 10 at 3:30pm CST/2:30pm MST

At least 13 million Americans are living with a serious illness like cancer, heart failure, or dementia. While much progress has been made to improve access to palliative care and other key health care supports for this population, significant gaps remain.

December 12 at 11:30am CST/10:30am MST

By having an awareness of the symptoms of compassion fatigue, care providers can take steps to foster balance and sustained compassion by focusing on self-care and support.

Objectives:

1. Recognize the symptoms of compassion fatigue in order to take steps to foster balance and sustained compassion
2. Implement skills necessary to practice sustainable self-care
3. Recognize the link between a rise in deaths in your caseload and compassion fatigue
4. Manage the grieving process in order to better support your patients, their families, and yourself

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