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Palliative and end of life care as a human right

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Developed in the late 1990s and undergoing incremental changes, until recognised that this pathway represented a number of significant failings, led to the publishing of a damning report by The Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People in 2014. What is Palliative and End of Life Care?

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VITAS Taps Alexander Fernandez as CFO, EVP

Hospice News

“I look forward to partnering with this team and all its employees, immersing myself in the culture and executing on strategies that ultimately contribute to ensuring VITAS as the premier provider of end-of-life care.” Before joining VITAS, Fernandez served as CFO and senior vice president of Broward Health.

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Global Partners in Care Program Fosters International Collaboration on Palliative Care

Hospice News

Earlier this year, it was awarded the prestigious 2023 Circle of Life Award from the American Hospital Association, which recognizes programs for their efforts in palliative and end-of-life care. Historic run Getting the Global Partners in Care program to this level has been quite the journey for CHC.

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Agape Care’s New M&A VP, New CEO Takes Helm at Community Hospice

Hospice News

I look forward to engaging our talented medical staff to lead the industry in providing end-of-life care.”. As director of pediatrics, Brazzale provided 24/7 supportive care in the home to seriously ill children and their families, and also developed educational materials for clinical staff.

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