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Incarcerated Seniors Lack Access to Hospice Care

Hospice News

Aging, incarcerated populations often have poor end-of-life care experiences, with a lack of trained hospice workers at the crux of the issue. Garlock previously provided prison-based hospice care to fellow incarcerated individuals at the Kilby Correctional Facility, part of the Alabama Department of Corrections system.

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Key Research Trends: State CON Laws, Dementia Patient Trajectories Reshaping Hospice

Hospice News

Data has played a large role in the ability to gauge the impact of end-of life care. Hospice providers have needed a window into access and utilization, as well as how lawmakers are shaping policies around health care. Data on CON laws has taken on new significance as regulators zero in on the hospice space.

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Agape Care Names New Palliative Medical Director; Silverado Taps New Sales VP

Hospice News

The new hires follow the retirement of hospice physician Dr. Mark Silver. Patel is fellowship trained in geriatric medicine with an emphasis on palliative and end-of-life care. Stacy Kreger, a nurse practitioner has an extensive background in geriatric and hospice care, the company indicated in a press release.

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The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients and families during the end-of-life process. What Is Hospice Care?

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Executive Moves at UnitedHealth Group, Treasure Coast Hospice

Hospice News

“His clinical expertise, compassion and leadership abilities will be invaluable in guiding our clinical teams so that Treasure Coast Hospice can continue to build upon its legacy of providing comfort and quality end-of-life care to our community.”

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Employee Spotlight: Ana

Hospice Promise

Once Ana graduated and moved back to Phoenix to work in Children’s Behavioral Health, she was quickly reminded of her love for Geriatrics and Hospice. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work and has been with Hospice Promise since finishing her schooling!

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Palliative Care Conference: A Discussion with nVoq

Hospice News

I think as palliative care continues to grow, we need to shine a light on this because it’s needed not just for extended end-of-life care, which is how we’ve traditionally known it in the home health and hospice world, to true chronic disease management and holistic care of members, patients, residents in their homes.