127 In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN discusses end-of-life care and comprehensive advanced care planning with Dr. Josh Lowentritt, a seasoned nephrologist.

They delve into the significance of having hard conversations about patient care preferences, the development of advanced care planning programs with Aledade, and real-life stories demonstrating the impact of these important discussions.

 

00:00 Introduction to Episode 127

00:29 Meet Dr. Josh Lowentritt

03:10 Aledade's Comprehensive Advanced Care Planning

07:13 Implementing the Advanced Care Planning Program

13:19 Personal Anecdote: Dr. Lowentritt’s Family Experience

18:19 End-of-Life Care and Professional Involvement

22:17 Encouraging Comprehensive Discussions

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Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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