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

Hospice News

“With her leadership and passion for palliative care, we’ll be able to offer even more comprehensive support for palliative patients, their families, and our team members.” Patel is fellowship trained in geriatric medicine with an emphasis on palliative and end-of-life care.

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

Hospice News

Data are reshaping the health care space, and hospice is no exception. 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.

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PC Trials at State of Science: Tom LeBlanc, Kate Courtright, & Corita Grudzen

GeriPal

In this PONDER-ICU trial, we didn’t rely on palliative care specialists; we engaged bedside clinicians to have ICU communication and adhere to guidelines. Nurses, they also had specific training requirements, so I just want to make it clear. It wasn’t just any nurse. There were a number of things. Eric: Okay.