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Hospice-Doula Partnership: A Look at Costs & ROI
How end-of-life doulas (EOLDs) are improving hospices care metrics through improved ACP conversations
Sam Madison, COO
November 28, 2023
Care Models
3 min
The importance of ACP for dementia patients
End of life care decisions are especially important to address upstream for dementia patients
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
November 14, 2023
Opinion
4 min
State Medicaid Palliative Care Efforts
Hawaii seeks to cover palliative care through Medicaid
Justin Hallen, VP Partnerships
October 31, 2023
Care Models
2 min
Press Release: Thanacare and International Doula Life Movement Announce Partnership
International Doula Life Movement dual wields Thanacare's end-of-life care platform.
September 28, 2023
Press Release
3 min
How Doctors Die, Avoiding Futile Care
Poor patient knowledge and misguided expectations lead to a lot of bad decisions.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
September 25, 2023
3 min
What Matters at End of Life: Physicians Perspective
The experiences of dying doctors can influence our perspective on what matters as we approach the inevitable.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
September 20, 2023
Opinion
3 min
Reducing Optimism Bias at End of Life
Documenting your end of life wishes to avoid optimism bias. How communicating your wishes effectively can help you and your loved ones.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
September 5, 2023
ACP
4 min
The Emerging Role of Death Doulas: Navigating Aging and End-of-Life Care in America
Death is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the most feared and avoided topics in our society. Death doulas bring a human-centered approach to end-of-life care.
Sam Madison, COO
August 17, 2023
ACP
4 min
The Hidden Harms of CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving procedure that has been used for decades. While it can save your life, it's important to fully understand the potential consequences.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
August 8, 2023
Opinion
3 Min
Death is a Certainty
Choosing to die well is not about being afraid of death. It is about accepting death as a natural part of life and making the most of the time we have left.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
July 25, 2023
Opinion
2 min
POV: ACP Tale of Two Brothers
A story about two brothers who had strokes, and how having an ACP made a difference.
Julie Jaroscak, RT (R), Patient Advocate
July 11, 2023
ACP
2 min
POV: Why ACPs Matter Personally and Organizationally
Why ownership of one's end of life care plan is important
Julie Jaroscak, RT(R), Patient Advocate
June 20, 2023
ACP
2 min
Quality vs Quantity of Life and Futile Care in America
While futile care in America is an unstudied subject, there is still evidence to understand how it may affect patients, providers, and families.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
June 6, 2023
Quality of Life
4 min
ACP POV: Interventional Neuroradiologist
Interventional radiologists utilize advance care planning to make informed decisions when the patient is unable to communicate their preferences
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
May 30, 2023
ACP
3 min
Quality versus Quantity at End of Life Care
End-of-life care should prioritize quality of life over quantity of life to respect patient preferences and provide patient-centered care.
Justin Hallen, VP of Partnerships
May 23, 2023
Opinion
1 min
Comfort in Hard Conversations
POV: Benefits of ACP completion
Andrea Koch, RN, Patient Advocate
May 22, 2023
ACP
1 min
Checking in on CMS and ACP
CMS increased reimbursement for advance care planning services in 2021 to incentivize providers and improve access for Medicare beneficiaries. Let's look at the before and after.
Justin Hallen, VP of Partnerships
May 16, 2023
Policy
2 min
Vermont Balances ACP Convenience and Safeguards
Vermont House Passes Bill for Remote Witnessing of Advance Directives: Balancing Convenience and Safeguards
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
May 15, 2023
Policy
8 min
Street Level Advance Care Planning
Simplified technology can support street-level advance care planning for the homeless.
Sam Madison, COO
May 9, 2023
Opinion
8 min
The Importance of Increased ACP Completion Rates
All stakeholders benefit immensely when ACP completion rates are raised.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
May 2, 2023
ACP
5 Min
Culturally Competent ACP
Thanacare supports ACP access for all cultures and circumstances
Max Lund, VP of Engineering
April 25, 2023
ACP
1 min
National Healthcare Decisions Day 2023
Let's highlight the importance of ACP for individuals to make informed decisions, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the quality of care.
Sam Madison, COO
April 16, 2023
ACP
3 min
Advance Care Planning in Value-Based Care
Advance Care Planning initiatives in Value Based Care can provide culturally competent care advance care planning and a better chance at dying outside of the hospital.
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO
April 11, 2023
Care Models
2 min
Integrating ACP Software into Hospital EMR: Why It Matters
During end of life care, scalable ACP unlocks immense values for the patient, family, provider, and all stakeholders.
Max Lund, VP of Engineering
April 11, 2023
Platform
5 min
Staged Blog - Review
Dr. Michael Madison, CEO