Hospice Admissions Index & Volatility Scores Relatively Flat Index Mask Market Volatility What is The Hospice Admissions Index and Volatility Score Hospice Admissions Index (HAI) measures the relative monthly change in the broad hospice facilities’ admissions. The participating hospices are part of the SMARTMD Palliative CRM Virtual Intake Portal (VIP). To be included in the […]
For all the discussion of technology, telehealth, and pharma in healthcare, the universal challenge is the workforce shortage. Facilities across the globe struggle to find and keep staff in all areas of the organization. Any solution will require healthcare executives to support long-term industry initiatives while managing the impact of current staffing shortages on their […]
Digital transformation (DT) is more than a fad, it is a business necessity. It is easy to stick with what you have been doing in the near term. Since most companies have not implemented DT, the competitive landscape will be static. This masks the threat of not developing plans and implementing DT over the long […]
Compliance is a significant concern within healthcare, adhering to government and insurance requirements. For hospice, where employee turnover is at the highest level in years, ensuring continuity of care and compliance provides a challenge for organizations across the country. Finding ways to maintain compliance means exploring new tools and processes. Risk of Employee Turnover The […]
Digital transformation is a process of adopting technology to improve all facets of a business. Ideally, engaging in digital transformation involves a long-term view of the operations. But, as hospice is challenged with staffing issues, it is vital to consider ways to improve efficiency and reduce the burden on staff to make each member of […]
Hospice facilities & organizations have faced significant challenges over the past few years, as seen throughout healthcare. Adopting new procedures and technology to address the issues of the pandemic, changing federal guidelines, and a host of other issues need to be managed. Chief among the concerns is the lack of qualified hospice professionals and knowledgeable […]
As our population ages, we see more families faced with the same challenges of taking care of senior parents, aunts, uncles, and even siblings. This journey can feel lonely, frustrating, and discouraging. While there are many organizations created to help, between the seer weight of emotions and the bureaucratic struggles inherent in any system designed […]
With the CMS increase in the base pay rate for in-patient hospice care, providers are expanding facilities and seeing growth in admissions. As they do, they are also being cautious to manage compliance with regulations and costs. The Hospice News article highlights some Hospice organizations’ expansion efforts and how they are managing the growth. Hospices […]
