Hospice News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

If you were to write a book about hospice in 2023, what would you call it? To help answer that question, Hospice News asked the CEOs of eight providers how they would title a book about the state of the field today. The consistent themes could be summed up as change, challenges and mission. Leaders in the field see tectonic shifts altering the landscape, from new payment models and regulation, to emerging technologies and recruitment and retention strategies, among others.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Home care agencies are rapidly understanding the importance of digital transformation to stay competitive and provide better care for their patients. Digital transformation can help home care businesses simplify operations, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency. However, it is not always easy to know where to start when it comes to equipping a home care business with the necessary technology for digital transformation.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Though investors and strategic buyers didn’t wade quite as deep into the hospice market in 2022 compared to years prior, the tide may be rising for M&A during 2023. Though hospice M&A activity fluctuated last year, volume is expected to rebound, but probably with larger numbers of smaller deals. Swelling demand for hospice and home health have made the industry “extremely compelling” for investors of all walks, according to Rebecca Springer, senior health care research analyst at PitchBo

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

U.S. News and World Report ranked the NP role first on its 2022 Best Health Care Jobs list, so we chatted with April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, and the president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), about where she sees the role of nurse practitioners going in 2023.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Performance anxiety and low confidence can be common among new Nurses as the field can feel intimidating. For your new journey, here are helpful tips to boost your confidence and help you to become the strong and resilient Nurse we know you can be. Find a Mentor Mentors can be beneficial as they offer advice, guidance and support. They ease the transition to practice for new graduate Nurses, re-entry Nurses, and Nurses new to a specialty area.

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Palliverse

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash Monday You are still the pilot Captain. I will listen to what you want and don’t want. I’m your navigation system. I’m here to guide you on your journey. I’ll point out any areas of turbulence up ahead. I’m here to identify any dangers in your way. I’ve guided many people. I want to make your journey as smooth as possible.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

U. S. District Judge Debra Brown has sentenced a Mississippi hospice physician to five years in prison for taking $16 million in fraudulent Medicare claims. Dr. Scott Nelson of Clevland, Mississippi was convicted last April of certifying patients for hospice who were not terminally ill. Some of these patients were able to testify in court against Nelson nearly 10 years after he referred them to hospice, according to the U.S.

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Solace

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This piece first appeared on Cake and is republished with permission. Unfortunately, grief doesn’t take a holiday. In fact, many people experience worsened feelings of grief on special days of the year. Holidays remind us of the time we spent with the people we’ve lost. And that can be incredibly difficult. A holiday like Valentine’s Day, which is all about love and togetherness, can leave you missing loved ones who’ve passed away even more.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Getting paid to travel and help people? What could be better than that? Travel nursing is an alluring career option with its flexible schedule , high pay, and other benefits. But is travel nursing the best decision for your career long-term? Like every job, travel nursing has pros and cons, and there’s a lot to consider before deciding. I recently had the chance to discuss this topic with Jerome Alacre, Director of Nursing (DON) at Vista Manor Nursing Center , a Generations Healthcare facility

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