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Voices: Deanna Heath, VP of Hospice and Palliative Care Services, KanTime

Hospice News

Deanna Heath: I have worked in the post-acute space since 2003 with a focus in hospice. I have done everything from bedside nursing to administration, and my last eight years at the agency level were spent as a quality assurance coordinator. For more information on Voices, please contact sales@agingmedia.com.

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Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations

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Researchers reviewed electronic medical record data for nearly 2,000 adolescents and young adults who died between 2003 and 2019. When their last documented goals of care were evaluated, 69% of these patients chose care that focused on palliation, the study found. And then that just really throws a wrench into the communications.”

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C-Suite Shakeups at Aveanna, New Day, Samaritan, VNAHSR

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Dr. Stephen Goldfine, who previously held the role since 2003, is transitioning to serve part-time as physician executive at the organization. Sara Pagliaro as its new chief medical officer. In that position, he will support the organization’s Home Visit Physicians and Palliative Medical Partners programs.

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Choice Health Acquires Private Duty Company Instant Care, Enters Arizona Market

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Established in 2003, Instant Care of Arizona provides in-home senior care and caregiving support to patients and their families in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, among 15 other cities throughout the Maricopa County area. The transaction also gives Choice its first foothold in the Grand Canyon State.

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Executive Moves at UnitedHealth Group, Treasure Coast Hospice

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McMahon ascended to the role in 2021, serving in various other positions at UnitedHealth Group since 2003, including executive vice president of enterprise operations and CEO of Optum Rx, among other management positions in finance, information technology and operations. Lucie, as well as at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center. “I

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CMS to Sunset Look-Alike Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans in 2023

Hospice News

Though D-SNPs have existed in one form or another since 2003, Congress made the programs permanent through the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Generally, these are individuals with multiple debilitating conditions who have low incomes and high health care costs.

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The Ask-Tell-Ask Approach in Four Steps

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