Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A federal judge has sentenced Jesus Virlar-Cadena, formerly a medical director for the Texas-based hospice company Merida Group, to 50 months in prison for his role in a $152 million scheme. The Texas Medical Board suspended his medical license in 2019, when he pleaded guilty to the fraud charges.
Hospice News
JANUARY 17, 2023
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. Hiranandani earned his medical degree from St. ALC Hospice Care Names COO.
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Hospice News
AUGUST 19, 2022
Pennsylvania-based Homeland at Home recently added community-based palliative care to its repertoire of services in response to rising demand for this care. At least 49 programs statewide provided community-based palliative care during 2019, reported the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). Census Bureau.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2023
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.
Hospice News
MARCH 22, 2024
He most recently served as UnitedHealth Group’s CEO since 2019 president. Prior to that, McMahon was COO of its health care subsidiary Optum. Prior to joining Treasure Coast Hospice, he practiced family medicine at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Gateway Medical Group and Jupiter Medical Center.
Hospice News
JANUARY 30, 2024
Clinical practice guidelines are more clear regarding the initiation of medications, but often unclear about when discontinuation is safe and appropriate, a 2019 study in the journal Clinical Medicine indicated. The joint report published in March found that hospice care — regardless of length of stay — saves Medicare approximately $3.5
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
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. In her new role, she’ll oversee Trustbridge’s medical staff providing home- and facility-based hospice care.
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