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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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Researchers have identified a number of clinical benefits, including reduction of anxiety, depression and improved acceptance of mortality, according to a 2019 literature review in the journal Current Oncology. Fratkin, California-based palliative care specialist, stated.

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Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

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The Denver Hospice Appoints New Medical Director. The Denver Hospice recently tapped Dr. Robert Howe as its new medical director following the retirement of Dr. Shirlee Turner after 11 years of service at the company. Raj Hiranandani, expanding its medical services team amid growth.

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Executive Moves at UnitedHealth Group, Treasure Coast Hospice

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He most recently served as UnitedHealth Group’s CEO since 2019 president. Prior to that, McMahon was COO of its health care subsidiary Optum. Crouch brings more than 30 years of health care leadership experience to the role. Prior to joining Treasure Coast Hospice, he served as a family medicine physician.

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10 Hospice News ‘Hidden Gem’ Stories from 2022

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Case in point, the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) currently has roughly 1,300 members across 49 states, the District of Columbia and 12 additional countries. In 2019, the organization had just 200 members. Palliative Care Providers Hitting Walls in Value-Based Reimbursement.

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

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Brazzale was the first physician to be selected for Trustbridge’s fellowship program when it launched in 2008 and has stuck with the nonprofit hospice provider ever since. I look forward to engaging our talented medical staff to lead the industry in providing end-of-life care.”.

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Two CEOs Retire, Three Hospice Leadership Teams Grow

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Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and later joined NYC Health + Hospitals Corp. Prior to Calvary Hospital, he was COO at the Jacobi Medical Center. Comfort has been Calvary Hospital’s COO since 2019. He joined the health system as medical director 24 years ago.

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