Integrating Hospice Into Primary Care: Your Health’s Strategic Rollout

07/11/2025 51 min Episodio 121
Integrating Hospice Into Primary Care: Your Health’s Strategic Rollout

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Show Notes / SummaryWhy launch hospice now: continuity, fewer hospitalizations, value-based alignmentClarifying myths: CNA hours on hospice, attending provider still leads careRAF & staffing logic: ~$6k/mo hospice per diem ↔ RAF ~5; translating RAF → weekly CNA/CHW hoursNurse incentives: $150 per admission; double telehealth-assist credit on hospice patientsSoftware + workflow: Athena ↔ WellSky (care plans, documentation, pull-through)Facility model: converting buildings; estimating FTEs from hospice census + RAFChaplain/social work: leverage in-region LSWs; connect to patient’s faith communityRespite options: Medicare respite/GIP + GUIDE program for dementia (up to $2,500yr)Therapy as palliative strength: weekly PTA/COTA; telehealth supportAfter-hours model: optional call, $300 RN death/critical visit; $150 for non-nurse critical checksGuardrails: clinical judgment first; financials inform—not dictate—care
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