ON OUR
COVER:
Gaining a Competitive Edge
How do you set your hospice apart from others in your service area? While
it's not always easy to do, you may find inspiration from these five hospices -
which have gained a competitive edge in very different ways.
Billing for Pediatric Palliative Care
Short Takes
While pediatric patients may be better suited for
palliative care than hospice, it's often difficult to
recoup the expenses associated with that care.
This article provides guidance on billing for these
services, including specific codes based on the
current requirements.
* Deborah Goodman on Being First
* Global Atlas Brings Attention to PC
* ew Ad to Help Recognize Your
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Hospice Volunteers
* Ways to Address Organizational ADD
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Integrating Palliative Care Education
into Nursing Curricula
The number of palliative care programs across
the country has increased significantly in recent
years, yet palliative care education in many of our
nation's medical institutions has not kept pace,
especially in nursing schools. NCHPP Steering
Committee member, Niamh van Meines, explores
this concern and offers some strategies.
A Message From Don
Member News
Compliance Tip
Links to Resources
on the NHPCO Website
A Feel-Good Moment!
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NHPCO NewsLine March 2014