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Former VITAS Manager Becomes VP of Operations; Hawaii E.D. Doc Turns Hospice Medical Director

Hospice News

Kauai Hospice Recruits Retired Emergency Doc as Medical Director. Dr. William “Monty” Downs is stepping into a new role as medical director of Hawaii-based Kaua‘i Hospice after retiring from 50 years in the emergency department at Wilcox Health Medical Centert. Wilcox Health is part of Hawaii Pacific Health.

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New CMOs for Hospice of the Chesapeake, Care Synergy; HopeWest Taps New VP

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Hospice of the Chesapeake Appoints New CMO Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake recently named Dr. Marny Fetzer as its new chief medical officer. Fetzer is currently system medical director for palliative care and hospice services at Illinois-based Ascension Health. He was previously medical director at Compassus since 2017.

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Preventing Burnout Among Palliative Care Employees

Hospice News

“There can be long hours, higher caseloads, patient/caregiver heightened emotions that lead to higher levels of stress than in other medical care settings.” The panel included Rana McClelland, president and CEO; Jayne O’Brien; vice president of patient services; Arlene Coffman, director of clinical services; Dr. Hanh T.

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10 Hospice News ‘Hidden Gem’ Stories from 2022

Hospice News

A number of entrepreneurs have emerged with tech solutions that offer grief and logistical support to bereaved families. The most visible attempt began in 2020 when CMS began allowing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to cover palliative care as a supplemental benefit. Is Bereavement Care Going High Tech?

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Two CEOs Retire, Three Hospice Leadership Teams Grow

Hospice News

By the Bay Health now serves eight counties statewide and provides hospice, palliative and pediatric care, along with skilled nursing home health and grief support. 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.

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Empath Health’s New Chief Medical Executives, HopeWest CEO Retires

Hospice News

In 2020 the company merged with Stratum Health, and earlier this year received a green light to expand services across three additional counties in the central region of the Sunshine State. She previously served as medical director at Suncoast Hospice. I am thrilled that such an experienced, servant leader is at the helm.”.

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Hope Produces Town Hall Webinars

Hope Hospice

For immediate release: May 11, 2020. Panelists: Jatinder Marwaha, MD, FACP, HMCD, Hope Hospice Medical Director. Kuljeet Multani, MD, HMCD, Hope Hospice Associate Medical Director. Understanding Loss and Grief”. Grief doesn’t just occur with the loss of a loved one. Jennifer Hansen, Hope Hospice CEO.

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