The Aetna Compassionate Care program provides specialized case management and enhanced hospice benefits to terminally ill members. The program aims to address barriers to optimal end-of-life care by helping members understand their options and access palliative care. A three-year study found significant increases in hospice use and decreases in acute care utilization among program participants. Feedback from members and families was also very positive about the emotional support and assistance provided.
Robert A.S. Suntay
Robert Abad Santos Suntay is the co-founder and managing director of Carewell – the Cancer Resource and Wellness Community Foundation, Inc. Carewell is a volunteer-driven, non-stock, non-profit organization that provides support, education, and most important: hope – to persons with cancer and their loved ones.
Carewell provides psycho-social support resources and programs that enable all persons affected by cancer to cope more successfully with the myriad demands of the illness. Carewell offers support groups and counseling, medical consults and referrals, wellness and fun activities, talks and seminars, and access to information and support from around the world thanks to The Cancer Support Community – a global network of cancer support organizations of which Carewell is a member.
Prior to his involvement at Carewell, Bobbit Suntay was a longtime educator. He was formerly the high school principal of Xavier School, and an assistant professor of education and managing director of the Ateneo de Manila University Center for Educational Development. He is currently a board member of The Beacon School, The Beacon Academy, and The Principals’ Center at Harvard University.
Hospice & Palliative Care Missouri Health Net Aug 2009Christian Sinclair
Presentation to Missouri HealthNet (State Medicaid Program) about hospice and palliative care issues. Please see accompanying handout for facts presented in presentation.
Robert A.S. Suntay
Robert Abad Santos Suntay is the co-founder and managing director of Carewell – the Cancer Resource and Wellness Community Foundation, Inc. Carewell is a volunteer-driven, non-stock, non-profit organization that provides support, education, and most important: hope – to persons with cancer and their loved ones.
Carewell provides psycho-social support resources and programs that enable all persons affected by cancer to cope more successfully with the myriad demands of the illness. Carewell offers support groups and counseling, medical consults and referrals, wellness and fun activities, talks and seminars, and access to information and support from around the world thanks to The Cancer Support Community – a global network of cancer support organizations of which Carewell is a member.
Prior to his involvement at Carewell, Bobbit Suntay was a longtime educator. He was formerly the high school principal of Xavier School, and an assistant professor of education and managing director of the Ateneo de Manila University Center for Educational Development. He is currently a board member of The Beacon School, The Beacon Academy, and The Principals’ Center at Harvard University.
Hospice & Palliative Care Missouri Health Net Aug 2009Christian Sinclair
Presentation to Missouri HealthNet (State Medicaid Program) about hospice and palliative care issues. Please see accompanying handout for facts presented in presentation.
The Anna Westin Act of 2015 is the first eating disorder legislation to receive bipartisan support at introduction in the past decade. However, further support is needed for the Anna Westin Act to become a law. Find out how Veritas Collaborative, an eating disorder treatment center in NC, is not only passionate about “Anna’s Law” but is also reaching out for others to join the support. Find out how you can show your support and learn more about The Anna Westin Act at http://veritascollaborative.com/blog/2015/07/a-call-to-action.
Patient Centered Medical home talk at WVUPaul Grundy
To employers the cost of healthcare is now a business issue and this talk is about what one large buyer IBM did to drive transformation via broad coalition with other large employers to form the Patient Centered Medical Home movement and the covenant between buyer and provider away from the garbage we now buy episodic uncoordinated disintegrated care. In the change of convenient conversation we have worked with the Primary care providers to give us coordinated, integrated, accessible and compressive care with a set of principles know as the Patient centered medical home.
A Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) happens when primary care healers keeping that core healing relationship with their patients step up to become specialists in Family and Community Medicine. The move is to the discipline of leading a team that delivers population health management, patent centered prevention, care that is coordination, comprehensive accessible 24/7 and integrated across a deliver system. PCMH happens when the specialists in Family and Community Medicine wake up every morning and ask the question how will my team improve the health of my community today?
All over the world three huge factors are in play that is driving the concept of Patient Centered Medical Home. They are:
1) Cost and demography
2) Information technology and data (information that is actionable will equal a demand for accountability by the payer or buyer of the care)
3) Consumer demand to engage healthcare differently (at least as well as they can their bank- on line) have a question about lab results why not e-mail?
But at its core it is a move toward integration of a healing relationship in primary care and population management all at the point of care with the tools to do just that.
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Palliative care white paper for RegenceErin Codazzi
Writing this white paper for Regence was a humbling experience, connecting directly with the doctors, nurses, nonprofits and industry influencers dedicated to elevating the awareness for palliative care. It's an important topic and one every one of us should start talking about, as daunting as it may be. Grateful to the team at Regence for letting me dig deep on this one. Read the press release: http://news.regence.com/releases/regence-blueshield-releases-findings-on-the-importance-of-a-holistic-approach-to-palliative-care
"'I am proud that MaineCare has been working in partnership with other payers to advance payment reform through greater investment in primary care to both improve outcomes for patients and reduce preventable high cost spending in emergency departments and avoidable inpatient admissions.
– Mary C. Mayhew, Commissioner, Maine Department of Health & Human Services
After hearing the perspectives of patients, providers and leaders from Indigenous communities on how they perceive safety and what solutions are/ can be implemented, we will leave the session with at least one practical idea for engaging all patients, families and/or the public in improving patient safety.
Rob Reid: Redesigning primary care: the Group Health journeyThe King's Fund
Rob Reid, Senior Investigator at Group Health Research Institute, explains the journey taken by Group Health in support of integrated primary care. A case study in how primary care can be delivered effectively and efficiently to a population, Rob laid out the challenges facing general practice in the States, and how Group Health worked to improve the situation for both patients and the workforce.
Partnering with Patients, Families and Communities for Health: A Global Imper...EngagingPatients
Engagement is an essential tool to improving global health. This report introduces a new framework for engagement to help countries assess current programs and think strategically about future engagement opportunities. It spotlights barriers to engagement and offers concrete examples of effective engagement from around the globe.
The Anna Westin Act of 2015 is the first eating disorder legislation to receive bipartisan support at introduction in the past decade. However, further support is needed for the Anna Westin Act to become a law. Find out how Veritas Collaborative, an eating disorder treatment center in NC, is not only passionate about “Anna’s Law” but is also reaching out for others to join the support. Find out how you can show your support and learn more about The Anna Westin Act at http://veritascollaborative.com/blog/2015/07/a-call-to-action.
Patient Centered Medical home talk at WVUPaul Grundy
To employers the cost of healthcare is now a business issue and this talk is about what one large buyer IBM did to drive transformation via broad coalition with other large employers to form the Patient Centered Medical Home movement and the covenant between buyer and provider away from the garbage we now buy episodic uncoordinated disintegrated care. In the change of convenient conversation we have worked with the Primary care providers to give us coordinated, integrated, accessible and compressive care with a set of principles know as the Patient centered medical home.
A Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) happens when primary care healers keeping that core healing relationship with their patients step up to become specialists in Family and Community Medicine. The move is to the discipline of leading a team that delivers population health management, patent centered prevention, care that is coordination, comprehensive accessible 24/7 and integrated across a deliver system. PCMH happens when the specialists in Family and Community Medicine wake up every morning and ask the question how will my team improve the health of my community today?
All over the world three huge factors are in play that is driving the concept of Patient Centered Medical Home. They are:
1) Cost and demography
2) Information technology and data (information that is actionable will equal a demand for accountability by the payer or buyer of the care)
3) Consumer demand to engage healthcare differently (at least as well as they can their bank- on line) have a question about lab results why not e-mail?
But at its core it is a move toward integration of a healing relationship in primary care and population management all at the point of care with the tools to do just that.
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From Patients to ePatients Driving a new paradigm for online clinical collaboration and health management
David Bennett, SVP, Interactive Solutions
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Anthony Chipelo, Director, Portal Strategies
CareTech Solutions
Palliative care white paper for RegenceErin Codazzi
Writing this white paper for Regence was a humbling experience, connecting directly with the doctors, nurses, nonprofits and industry influencers dedicated to elevating the awareness for palliative care. It's an important topic and one every one of us should start talking about, as daunting as it may be. Grateful to the team at Regence for letting me dig deep on this one. Read the press release: http://news.regence.com/releases/regence-blueshield-releases-findings-on-the-importance-of-a-holistic-approach-to-palliative-care
"'I am proud that MaineCare has been working in partnership with other payers to advance payment reform through greater investment in primary care to both improve outcomes for patients and reduce preventable high cost spending in emergency departments and avoidable inpatient admissions.
– Mary C. Mayhew, Commissioner, Maine Department of Health & Human Services
After hearing the perspectives of patients, providers and leaders from Indigenous communities on how they perceive safety and what solutions are/ can be implemented, we will leave the session with at least one practical idea for engaging all patients, families and/or the public in improving patient safety.
Rob Reid: Redesigning primary care: the Group Health journeyThe King's Fund
Rob Reid, Senior Investigator at Group Health Research Institute, explains the journey taken by Group Health in support of integrated primary care. A case study in how primary care can be delivered effectively and efficiently to a population, Rob laid out the challenges facing general practice in the States, and how Group Health worked to improve the situation for both patients and the workforce.
Partnering with Patients, Families and Communities for Health: A Global Imper...EngagingPatients
Engagement is an essential tool to improving global health. This report introduces a new framework for engagement to help countries assess current programs and think strategically about future engagement opportunities. It spotlights barriers to engagement and offers concrete examples of effective engagement from around the globe.
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A care home 'is' someone's home, one day it could be yours too … best practice in end of life care in care homes. Presentation from Eleanor Sherwen, Elaine Owen and Caroline Flynn from England's National End of Life Care Programme as part of the Department of Health's QIPP end of life care workstream seminar series at Healthcare Innovation Expo 2011
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Introduction
The hospice development has advanced in the United States in the course of recent years. The concentration of hospice is on far reaching physical, psychosocial support and otherworldly care for ill-fated condition patients and their families. Hospice suppliers advance personal responsibility by shielding patients from wearisome intercessions and giving peaceful, painless consideration at home, at all possible moments, rather than the health facility (Dahlin, Coyne, & Ferrell, 2016).
Hospice nurses give mind essentially under the rules of the Medicare Benefit Act of 1983
(Mor, & Teno, 2016), a government program that enables patients to die peacefully in their homes with their families and companions next to them. Palliative care is the interdisciplinary concern for painless, comfortable measures for the patient as the patient is approaching death in an honorable manner (Kelley & Morrison, 2015). This objective is to facilitate the patient to accomplish the most personal comfort level through pain relief, control of side effects and retaining autonomy. The hospice nurse must remain personable to the patient help maintain social and religious esteems and practices. The care that both hospice and palliative care nurses give is essentially similar to the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Role Delineation Study.
Be that as it may, hospice and palliative care medical nurses’ differ in their planning and practice settings (In Ferrell, 2015).
The challenge of the hospice nurses is to assist the family caring for terminally ill patient and cope with stressors, Additionally, the nurse assists them to maintain the integrity of their previous role that are important for them and the rest of the family.
Roles
Hospice and palliative care nurses work as a team with other disciplines. For example, doctors, social workers, chaplains, nurses, hospice aide, and clerk in the setting of an interdisciplinary group. The teams are holistically prepared experts and volunteers. The group combines their qualities to promote and address the issues of the patient and family encountering terminal illness and disease process
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Hospice and palliative nurses distinguish themselves from other nurse associates in their forte practices and their resolute concentration on end-of-life care. Hospice and palliative care incorporates 24-hour nursing accessibility, administration of medications for comfort, maintaining comfort care by relieving physical pain and suffering. Also the nurses extend their care by providing family support.
Familial systems assume different roles, which delineate their responsibility to the family structure. The coping roles are emotional and functional. When t ...
Access Health's white paper on the Full Circle America case study credits BlissCONNECT with providing sophisticated technology to enable aging at home. Dr. Allan Teel, who is doing pioneering work in this field explains the role of the Bliss software, "We are morphing BlissCONNECT into an expansive care team that coordinates care and information through one secure location.
The goal of this webinar was to help hospice and healthcare professionals understand the ethics and application of artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) for patients near the end of life.
2013 National Summit on Advanced Illness CareJon Broyles
On January 29 and 30, 2013 the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) convened over 400 leaders -- from clinicians and policy makers to faith leaders and large employers -- to tackle one of America’s greatest challenges, breaking though the cultural, health system and policy barriers so that seriously ill people receive the right care at the right time and place.
Web conference explaining California's new pediatric hospice and Palliative Care Benefit. In two parts: palliative care for children explained and what is the wiaiver?
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CDSCO and Phamacovigilance {Regulatory body in India}NEHA GUPTA
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is India's national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Operating under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, the CDSCO is responsible for approving new drugs, conducting clinical trials, setting standards for drugs, controlling the quality of imported drugs, and coordinating the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice.
Pharmacovigilance, on the other hand, is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. The primary aim of pharmacovigilance is to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines, thereby protecting public health.
In India, pharmacovigilance activities are monitored by the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which works closely with CDSCO to collect, analyze, and act upon data regarding adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Together, they play a critical role in ensuring that the benefits of drugs outweigh their risks, maintaining high standards of patient safety, and promoting the rational use of medicines.
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Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
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The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Terminally ill patients are forced to choose between life prolonging treatment and palliative support
Members need to weigh the relative merits of one type of care versus another and choose what is best for them in consultation with their family, physicians and spiritual advisors. Our responsibility is to provide members with information and support so that they are able to make a well-informed decision. NHPCO – hospice and palliative care involve a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the person’s needs and wishes. Support is provided to the persons loved ones as well.
This program is a unique offering in the industry. It follows Aetna’s goal of providing greater access to care and information, and places us as ‘Best in Class’ on this issue
With the success of the ACCP program launched in 2004, Under the guidance Of Dr Rowe, there was a pilot conducted in 2005 with 13 large employers that expanded the definition of terminal illness from 6 months to 12months. allowed for curative care while in hospice and removed all day and dollar limits on inpatient and outpatient hospice benefits. This program is a unique offering in the industry. It follows Aetna’s goal of providing greater access to care and information, and places us as ‘Best in Class’ on this issue. This program is a unique offering in the industry. It follows Aetna’s goal of providing greater access to care and information and putting the member at the center of everything we do. Case Management Services - Helping members understand options, nurses were trained to : Assess and manage members’ care in a culturally sensitive manner Identify resources to make members as comfortable as possible, addressing pain and other symptoms Help coordinate medical care, benefits and community-based services Inform the member about treatment options, continuity of care, and advanced care planning Provide personal support 2) Enhanced Benefits Pilot Program* - Helping members access optimal care by eliminating barriers to hospice: Allow curative treatment Liberalize hospice entry requirement to 12 month terminal diagnosis (from 6) Remove day and dollar limits from hospice benefit 3) Website - Helping members understand care options, the Aetna Compassionate Care program website provides: Information on the dying process, the grieving process, hospice and palliative care support Information about decisions to be made, a checklist of important documents to compile, plus printable Advanced Directives and Living Will forms for several states Tips for beginning a discussion with loved ones about end-of-life wishes www.aetnacompassionatecareprogram.com
Case management Aetna’s nurse case managers have long provided end-of-life care coordination as part of their responsibilities. However, our vision for the Aetna Compassionate Care program took these capabilities to the next level. All of our nurse case managers received additional training on issues specific to the challenges raised by these clinical situations, transforming support in this context into a core competency that is now an Aetna standard. To develop and deliver this training, Aetna has worked with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, America’s oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals across the country
In order to effectively do this you must always be aware of the members/families level of understanding-each situation is unique and you must make it a priority to know the literacy or emotional state of your audience (member, family, and caregiver) in order to have a discussion with them that is meaningful and understood. During a highly emotional time comprehension can be difficult especially when dealing with a life limiting illness... If the member agrees it is very helpful to have another family member present to hear the message you need to deliver.
For the participants who had just the specialized case management program: The percentage using hospice and respite increased from 30.8% to 71.7% the average length of time in hospice increased from 15.9 days to 28.6 days The percentage with acute hospital admissions decreased from 42.9% to 22.7%
For the pilot participants who had both the specialized case management program and the enhanced benefits : The percentage using hospice and respite increased from 37.9% to 69.8% the average length of time in hospice increased from 21.4 days to 36.7 days so the pilot program helped members use hospice services more and access hospice benefits at an earlier point in time relative to death The percentage with acute hospital admissions decreased from 40.3% to 16.8% [If question comes up on what was the cost associated with the providing more robust hospice benefits in the pilot, or whether any savings was achieved by a shift of costs from acute care to hospice, here is our answer…] The cost of the pilot program was low. We liberalized the benefits to remove barriers to optimal care at the end of life, we presented the care choices to the member through our case management, and as a result, members in the pilot chose hospice over other more expensive acute type care. Researchers found that hospice reduced Medicare costs by an average of $2,309 per hospice patient . The new study from Duke University appears in the October 2007 issue of the professional journal “Social Science & Medicine.” Additionally, Medicare costs would be reduced for seven out of 10 hospice recipients if hospice has been used for a longer period of time the study found. “ Given that hospice has been widely demonstrated to improve quality of life of patients and families...the Medicare program appears to have a rare situation whereby something that improves quality of life also appears to reduce costs,” - Don H. Taylor, Jr., assistant professor of public policy at Duke’s Sanford Institute of Public Policy
First comment cont’d… She also wanted to thank Aetna for not thinking of them as a statistic and that it was nice to know that the insurance company was there for them. She did not expect such compassion from such a big insurance company. She does not hear that from other people. She was curious about our little unit and what we did.
If customers are insterested in offering the expanded benefits now: At this time, we can work with self insured customers to follow the expanded hospice benefit model until we roll it out on a broader basis. For fully insured customers, we are currently reviewing state filing requirements to determine if any additional filings are necessary.