Hospice News

JULY 8, 2025

The American Oncology Network (AON), a group of 275 cancer care providers, recently partnered with the value-based oncology enabler Thyme Care to develop a scalable palliative care solution that could be integrated into their cancer care programs. The organizations published their results in the American Journal of Managed Care. Their study was designed to evaluate their participation in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM).

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JULY 10, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary What’s the ideal blood pressure target for older adults with hypertension? Should we aim for a systolic BP of 120 mmHg in all older adults, as suggested by the SPRINT trial ? Or should we be more flexible—especially for those who are frail or among the oldest old? This week on the GeriPal Podcast, we explore the nuances of managing blood pressure in older adults with our guests Dr.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 7, 2025

H.R.1 has successfully passed both houses of Congress and has now been signed into law. The American Nurses Association (ANA) is sounding a renewed and urgent alarm. “We are deeply concerned about the negative impacts of the bill that has just passed both houses of Congress and will soon go to the President’s desk for signature,” said ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy , PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN.

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Together for Short Lives

JULY 3, 2025

I welcome much of the UK Government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England. But it raises a number of questions which ministers must answer soon if it is to lead to real improvements in access to high quality, sustainable palliative care for seriously ill children and their families. I am encouraged by much of what […] The post 10 Year Health Plan provides many opportunities but many questions for children’s palliative care in England appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 9, 2025

As Nurses, we witness the incredible resilience and unique journeys of individuals every single day. July marks an important occasion: Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride isn't about denying the challenges that can come with living with a disability. Instead, it's about embracing disability as a natural and valuable aspect of human diversity. It's about dismantling stigma, fighting for accessibility, and recognizing the immense contributions of disabled individuals to society.

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Hospice News

JULY 3, 2025

Gentiva has set in motion three new disease-specific hospice programs branded as Cancer Comfort Care, Dementia Comfort Care and Cardiac Comfort Care. The three new suites of services have launched in select markets with plans for national expansion. They are designed to provide tailored services to serve the unique needs of terminally ill patients suffering from cancer, dementia or cardiac conditions, such as heart failure and other diseases.

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CareTime

JULY 3, 2025

The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has triggered significant concern throughout the healthcare and Medicaid communities. With nearly $1 trillion in projected Medicaid cuts, many agencies are preparing for difficult adjustments. But this change also presents an opportunity. Agencies that focus on accuracy, preparation, and responsiveness can move forward with stability.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 3, 2025

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is bringing artificial intelligence to the bedside—not to replace nurses, but to empower them. Building on the success of its ambient listening rollout for physicians last year, the Florida-based academic health system is now launching a new AI solution tailored specifically for nurses. The technology, powered by Microsoft and embedded in Epic’s Rover mobile app, automatically captures nurses’ spoken notes and converts them into clinical documentation in real-time.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 10, 2025

I didn’t truly understand what nursing was until I began practicing it. Like many, I entered the profession because I loved people and science. But it wasn’t until I experienced community health firsthand that I discovered the beating heart of nursing—meeting people where they are, supporting them before a crisis, and helping them stay healthy and whole in their everyday lives.

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Hospice News

JULY 8, 2025

In this episode of Hospice News Elevate, senior editor Jim Parker speaks with Mark Kulik, senior managing director for The Braff Group, about consolidation occurring in the nonprofit hospice space. A rising number of nonprofits are affiliating with one another or selling to for- profit companies. This episode discusses the leading trends. Tune in now!

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

JULY 9, 2025

If you want to create a high-performing, respectful team, one of the most important things you can do is learn how to break the “us vs. them” mentality. In an environment where teamwork literally saves lives, division among staff destroys trust, drains morale, and ultimately harms patients. From day shift versus night shift, nurses versus physicians, newcomers versus. veterans, and even staff versus. leadership — the “us vs. them” mentality is everywhere.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JULY 5, 2025

This weeks’ blog is by Ewan James, Assistant Psychologist at Hertfordshire University NHS Trust (e.james27@nhs.net) Behavioural and emotional changes are common in those living with dementia. Such phenomena are referred to as ‘Behaviours that Challenge’ (BtC), and include aggression, self-harm, avoidance, depression, shouting, and a lack of self-care amongst other things.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 10, 2025

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals play a crucial role in the evolution of the healthcare system. The role of the DNP extends beyond the bedside, focusing on leading teams, shaping policy, implementing evidence-based practices, and driving improvements in care delivery and organizational change. To meet these demands, DNPs must possess more than clinical expertise by exhibiting a robust set of leadership skills.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 4, 2025

Graduating from nursing school and becoming a new nurse is a remarkable accomplishment that can generate a range of emotions, including excitement, fear, anxiety, joy, and both positive and negative feelings. With many new nurses abandoning their nursing careers within the first few years, the nursing profession and the organizations that employ new nurses need to consider the crucial nature of the support that new nurses need and deserve as they enter the workforce.

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Hospice News

JULY 10, 2025

Two hospice operators in California have pleaded guilty on fraud and money laundering charges.The pair submitted false Medicare claims totalling close to $16 million. The scheme involved several conspirators, all of whom have been convicted or have pleaded guilty. Petros Fichidzhyan, Juan Carlos Esparza and Karpis Srapyan allegedly operated four sham hospice companies, which were owned by “foreign nationals,” according to the U.S.

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Together for Short Lives

JULY 10, 2025

Our Chief Executive, Nick Carroll, has written a foreword introducing a new report into child deaths in England issued by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) today. Referring to the findings as “deeply worrying”, the report focuses on national trends relating to the circumstances of death surrounding children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

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CareAcademy Blog

JULY 8, 2025

New capability reduces redundant training, accelerates staff readiness to work, and reduces time and cost for employers. Boston, MA — July 8, 2025 — CareAcademy , the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, today announced the general availability of Shared Training History, the first capability launched as part of its broader CareSync by CareAcademy product vision.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 4, 2025

As New Jersey stares down one of the most severe nursing shortages in the country, New Jersey City University (NJCU) is making a decisive move to train the next generation of nurses—better, faster, and with more real-world preparation than ever before. On June 12, 2025, NJCU reopened its newly revamped Nursing Education Center (NEC) inside Rossey Hall, unveiling a high-tech hub built to prepare students for the evolving demands of modern healthcare.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JULY 3, 2025

Last week, I was preparing for a meeting when my laptop’s touchpad failed me in spectacular fashion. I tried to remain calm. I tried every keyboard shortcut and Windows-key combo known to mankind. However, after what felt like the hundredth attempt, I made a fatal error: I decided, “I’ll just turn the touchpad off in settings and back on again.” News flash: When you turn the touchpad off entirely, you can’t turn it back on from the touchpad.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 8, 2025

Many BIPOC nurses can get overwhelmed by nursing duties and demands that can build up and become unmanageable over time. And with minority nurses facing a high level of burnout , recovery, and wellness strategies have never been more critical than now. Therapy can be a beneficial resource for nurses who need emotional care but don’t know where to turn.

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Together for Short Lives

JULY 4, 2025

Families who have been told that their child has a serious illness and may not reach adulthood say that health and care professionals often face challenges in having difficult conversations We have worked alongside families and health and care professionals to produce a free training package to help improve communication We are calling on generalist […] The post Free new learning tool to help health and care professionals have better conversations with families of terminally ill children a

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CareAcademy Blog

JULY 8, 2025

As one of the most essential yet strained segments of healthcare, the direct care workforce is not only overburdened but also experiencing a critical shortage. We’re building solutions to ease that burden through the CareSync by CareAcademy product vision - Shared Training History will be the first of its kind capability that helps both employers and caregivers save time, money, and help those needing care faster.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

Suzette “Suzy” Valladares has worn many hats throughout her nursing career—Pediatric ICU nurse, trauma specialist, hurricane responder, and now Director of Nursing for individuals with developmental disabilities. But in the fall of 2023, she took on a role no nurse ever anticipates: cancer patient. Her story is one of grit, grace, and full-circle caregiving—making her the perfect honoree as this week’s Nurse of the Week.

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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

JULY 8, 2025

When families begin searching for in-home care, they turn to Google, often in urgent and emotional moments. Searches like “home care near me,” “help for aging parents at home,” or “Alzheimer’s care in Chicago” are common. Whether it’s an adult child looking for help after a parent’s fall, a hospital case manager planning a discharge, or a senior exploring ways to stay independent, they’re all searching for local solutions they can trust.

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NHPCO

JULY 5, 2025

The post Surviving The Shift: Big Week In DC Shows Promise, Perils Facing At-Home Care Providers appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 10, 2025

Category: Critical Care Nursing A depressed mental status with an inability to protect the airway, copious secretions, hemoptysis or hematemesis, recent upper gastrointestinal surgery, facial deformity or trauma are some contraindications to noninvasive ventilation.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

JULY 6, 2025

We may struggle to integrate self-care into our day because we’re already overwhelmed by caregiving — one of life’s most intense projects. Self-care is a project. It requires time, a schedule, supplies, support, testing, researching, energy, diligence, commitment and tenacity. Its doesn’t just happen. You make it happen. Of course, a caregiving experience requires the same.

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Hospice Promise

JULY 9, 2025

Palliative care and hospice care are both about comfort—but they’re not the same. Palliative care can be offered alongside curative treatments. Hospice is focused on comfort when treatment is no longer working or desired. Knowing the difference can help you or a loved one make the choice that’s right for you. We’re here to talk you through it, without pressure or judgment.

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Melodia Hospice

JULY 7, 2025

Introduction Navigating the decision to begin hospice care can feel overwhelming. Families often wonder: Do I meet the hospice eligibility criteria? A clear hospice eligibility checklist empowers you to make […] The post Hospice Eligibility Checklist appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.

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NHPCO

JULY 4, 2025

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