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Hospice Medication Management at End of Life: Why Clinical Expertise and Medication Access Matter
THE SHORT ANSWER " Hospice medication management helps ensure that patients receive medications that support comfort, relieve distressing symptoms,...
Hospice Comfort Kits Explained: What They Include, How They Work, and Why They Matter
THE SHORT ANSWER " A hospice comfort kit—sometimes called an emergency kit or e-kit—is a small supply of preselected medications kept in the...
What to Look for in Hospice Pharmacy Services: A Complete Guide for Providers
THE SHORT ANSWER " Hospice pharmacy services are the medication management, delivery, clinical support, and compliance functions a specialized...
The Hospice Patient on 10+ Medications: A Signal, Not a Standard
THE SHORT ANSWER " A hospice patient on 10 or more scheduled medications is not, in itself, a red flag. In most cases it reflects appropriately...
Evaluating Hospice Medication Management Vendors: Key Criteria for Success
TL;DR Hospice medication management vendors should do more than transmit prescriptions electronically. The best vendors reduce nurse workload,...
Proactive Cost Control: Reducing Medication Cost Variation in Hospice
Hospice clinical administrators are facing one of the most challenging cost environments in years. Demand is rising, margins are tightening, and...