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The Importance of Advance Care Planning in Palliative Care
Advance care planning has been part of healthcare for many decades, yet a surprisingly small percentage of adults in the United States have advance directives…
“This program was phenomenal.”
Sometimes journeys take an unexpected course, and for Janice, her path home from the hospital after an admission for hip surgery was anything but expected….
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Sangsoo Kim, Penn State Health
Dr. Sangsoo Kim serves as a hospitalist at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and as part of his duties, he is…
“The holiday would have been a lot lonelier at the hospital.”
Due to his health history, Rick is no stranger to hospital stays. Completely paralyzed below T5, he has learned to pay close attention to his…
How One Rural Hospital Partnered with Contessa to Solve Barriers to Care Access
Bringing advanced healthcare to rural populations in their homes is improving outcomes and reducing healthcare disparities
“It put my mind at ease.”
Florence and her daughter Joy are both very familiar with medical care. With 86-year-old Florence having retired from the nursing profession and Joy still practicing…
Why 2024 Will Be a Big Year for Care at Home
Healthcare is continuing to experience rapid shifts as we move into the new year, as several external factors have influenced care delivery. These include the…
The Many Benefits of Value-Based Palliative Care
Palliative care is undergoing a transformation in the United States. Often thought of as synonymous with end-of-life care, providers and payers are beginning to understand…
“It was an ideal choice and I’d definitely recommend it.”
Patients receiving chemotherapy often experience side effects that complicate the course of their treatment. In Barrie’s case, his first cycle of chemotherapy created a common…