Wed.Jun 11, 2025

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Building a Stronger Partnership with HR to Tackle Disruptive Behaviors

Healthy Workforce Institute

If you want to create a healthy work culture and truly address disruptive behaviors, there’s one thing you absolutely must do – start building a stronger partnership with HR. As someone who works with healthcare leaders across the country, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard both sides of the same frustrating story. A leader reaches out, ready to take action on a toxic employee – they’ve finally had enough.

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Revamped End-of-Life Doula Training Program Strives to Improve Hospice Patient Engagement

Hospice News

A recently relaunched end-of-life doula training program may be fanning the flames of stronger hospice patient and family engagement. The International End-of-life Doula Association (INELDA) recently revamped its training program to better support hospice providers and the patients they serve. The association has honed key educational components of the program over the past decade with an aim of improving goal-concordant, quality care delivery for terminally ill patients and their families.

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Advocate for Home Care Today!

NHPCO

HIGHLIGHTS Support the home care workforce Click below to quickly & easily advocate for care at home The National Alliance for Care at Home is calling on all members and advocates to take immediate action to protect and strengthen access to home-based care. Congress is actively considering a number of policies that could dramatically impact patient access to essential services, the care at home workforce, and reimbursement for these vital services.

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National Alliance: Proposed 2.4% Hospice Payment Update Would Create Shortfall

Hospice News

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2.4% hospice base rate increase is woefully inadequate, and new physician attestation requirements may place undue burdens on providers, according to comments from the National Alliance for Care at Home. The Alliance on Tuesday released its public comments on the 2026 hospice payment rule , which stated that the proposed increase will not adequately cover hospices’ rising costs for supplies, labor, travel and other expenses.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Invest in palliative care to give seriously ill children the opportunity to succeed, says Together for Short Lives

Together for Short Lives

Following the Spending Review 2025, Together for Short Lives has called on ministers to deliver the government’s plan to provide the best start in life by investing in care and support for the growing number of seriously ill children and their families. The UK’s leading children’s palliative care charity has welcomed the Chancellor of the […] The post Invest in palliative care to give seriously ill children the opportunity to succeed, says Together for Short Lives appeared first on Togethe

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CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman: Medicaid Cuts Could Hurt Palliative Care Growth

Hospice News

Uncertainty around Medicaid cuts and other health care policies could slow or stymy palliative care growth, according to Brynn Bowman, CEO of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). Bowman recently crafted an open letter to her colleagues in the palliative care field in which she discussed the looming questions in the health care space and offered recommendations for a path forward.

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How to Build Trust With Families Searching for Home Care

CareTime

When families begin the search for home care, they’re not just comparing services or checking prices. They’re navigating an emotional process filled with concern, urgency, and the desire to do what’s best for someone they love.

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A Final Salute: Lorie Prokup Honors the Forgotten Nurses of Vietnam

Daily Nurse

This week, Daily Nurse proudly names Lorie Prokup as our Nurse of the Week —a passionate advocate for honoring the legacy of nurses who served, sacrificed, and never received the recognition they deserved. Prokup is the president and co-founder of the Nurse Honor Guard of Eastern Ohio , a nonprofit organization of active and retired nurses who pay tribute to fellow nurses during funeral services through the Nightingale Tribute, a symbolic gesture of respect named after Florence Nightingale, the

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Medicaid HCBS: Value, Threats, the Future

NHPCO

Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post Medicaid HCBS: Value, Threats, the Future appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.

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Alliance Submits Comment on FY 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule

NHPCO

Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post Alliance Submits Comment on FY 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Public Hearing for Landmark Fed Heat Safety Standard

NHPCO

Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post Public Hearing for Landmark Fed Heat Safety Standard appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.