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How California Began Expanding Palliative Care Via Medicaid

Hospice News

Palliative care has become a more sought-after treatment plan in recent years, and one agency in California has led the charge in advancing palliative care support among its population. He returned to hospice care part time from 2010 to 2014 from his home base in Napa County.

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

Hospice News

Atlanta-headquartered Aveanna provides home health, hospice, personal care and private duty services across 33 states. The company also provides medical solutions, therapy services and durable medical equipment, among other adult and pediatric health care services. VNAHSR) has announced the retirement of its CEO Sara King.

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Dignity at the End of Life: A Podcast with Harvey Chochinov

GeriPal

You’d imagine that as a seasoned palliative care doc, I’d have a pretty good definition by now of what “maintaining dignity” or “loss of dignity” means, but you’d be sadly wrong. Medical Assistance in Dying and Palliative Care: Shared Trajectories Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric Widera. Is that…?

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