Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Medicare Advantage organization SCAN Group has invested an undisclosed dollar amount in tech-enabled hospice startup Guaranteed. SCAN Group, parent company of SCAN Health Plan, is the latest investor in the hospice company. The platform also connects patients to in-person end-of-life care services.

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Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

HopeHealth has been growing its pediatric hospice and supportive care service lines in recent years to address a range of unmet needs among seriously ill children and their families. HopeHealth provides home care, hospice, palliative and dementia care, as well as caregiver and grief support services.

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Hospice News

MARCH 19, 2024

Connecticut legislators recently introduced a bill that aims to create a statewide pediatric hospice and palliative program. The pediatric provider launched its palliative care services roughly a decade ago, Moss said. We need to expand and be able to provide palliative and hospice services for kids.

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Hospice News

MARCH 11, 2024

Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. Their spirituality encompasses their everyday life. Choosing hospice can be like giving up on your faith.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

Dignity Is Everything In end-of-life care, maintaining dignity is of utmost importance. It involves honoring individuals’ inherent worth and value, even during their final stages of life. In end-of-life care, preserving dignity is incredibly important.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Hospice of Cincinnati Unveils New Hospital-Based Inpatient Unit Hospice of Cincinnati has opened a new inpatient unit at The Christ Hospital. Auburn, Ohio, with the new inpatient hospice unit featuring 10 patient beds, a chapel and a family gathering space. The hospital is located in Mt.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Guaranteed’s New SVP of Growth, Strategy Tech-enabled hospice startup Guaranteed has named Ryan Malone as its new senior vice president of growth and strategy. Its technology platform connects patients and family members to palliative and hospice nurses, social workers, spiritual coordinators and other interdisciplinary staff.

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Hospice News

JULY 13, 2023

The health care space — including hospice — is increasingly shaped by numbers. During the past several years hospice providers have had to become experts in data management in order to remain competitive. Hospices’ cost-savings potential A study published in March revealed that hospice saved Medicare roughly $3.5

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Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2022

Francis Reflections Lifestage Care recently opened a new inpatient hospice care center inside the Melbourne Regional Medical Center. A swelling demand for hospice in the community spurred the unit’s development. Francis Reflections Melbourne Care Center includes a private bathroom and overnight space for loved ones.

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Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. Hosparus Health opens new grief support facility.

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Shining Light Hospice

MARCH 27, 2023

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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NHPCO

JUNE 21, 2023

For Immediate Release June 21, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) published the following statement in response to a recent NBC News story on HCA Healthcare hospitals, suggesting that HCA hospitals may be inappropriately pushing patients toward hospice care.

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Hope Hospice

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

November 30, 2023 — By the Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care, and Hope Hospice today announced they will merge to become the largest independent not-for-profit hospice network in Northern California, uniquely positioned to provide compassionate care and impactful community services to more patients and families throughout the region.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Hospice News recently sat down with Ben Marcantonio, chief operating officer and interim president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), to discuss how hospice providers are navigating a sea of challenges. What led you to step in as interim CEO?

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Traditions Health

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you are caring for a veteran who is terminally ill or nearing the end of life, hospice care can be a smart choice. Corresponding with remedial care, hospice care focuses on facilitating a patient’s quality of life rather than extending its length.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

As life nears its concluding chapters, ensuring compassionate care and steadfast support becomes of utmost importance. Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace.

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The Heart of Hospice

JANUARY 6, 2023

Hospice social worker and grief counselor Jill Johnson-Young is sharing wisdom and her perspective on end of life care for the LGBTQ+ community. Although it’s … Continue reading "How to Provide Quality Hospice Care for LGBTQ+ Families, Episode 139".

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 11, 2024

As a hospice nurse, a challenging and unavoidable aspect of your role is navigating end-of-life conversations. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of these conversations and some key strategies to help new hospice nurses. Understanding the Challenges of End-of-Life Conversations: 1.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

The priorities and outcomes of the two types of care can also be quite different. Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. What Is Hospice Care?

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. This 17-bed unit serves inmates from all over the state who are approaching the end of their lives. Eric: And you’re also the medical director of the hospice unit here.

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Let’s explore how hospice services can help your loved one. What Is Hospice? Hospice care is a service that can be provided to terminally ill patients who elect to have comfort care only at the end of life. The physician will oversee all care while on hospice. Physical Support.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here are some ways you can support them: Respect their wishes – Everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to end-of-life care. This is where hospice care can step in and help you and your loved ones on this journey. Let’s look at what hospice care is and how it can help.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 15, 2022

Every Level Of Hospice Care Is Important. Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to people who are terminally ill. Hospices typically offer a wide range of services, including pain management, emotional support, and spiritual counseling. Physical Support.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Hospice for Cancer. Hospice is designed to provide comfort care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. With cancer being one of the most prevalent illnesses in the United States, cancer patients account for a larger percentage of hospice patients than any other diagnosis. What is Hospice?

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

We’ve invited two death doulas, Jane Euler and John Loughnane (who is also a family doc and palliative care physician), to talk about the role of a doula at the end of life. We also invited Beth Klint to speak about the doula’s role within a traditional hospice organization. Hospice volunteers do lots of things.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

McGlory came to the space with the goal of returning hospice care back to its roots, while integrating a more modern approach to meet the changing needs and expectations of patients and families. Have you previously worked in health care or hospice before? Can you tell me more about your own professional background?

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Hope Hospice

MAY 15, 2020

Hope Hospice Media Contact: Kendra Strey , cell) 925-997-0873. Our panelists will discuss these end-of-life care options and give you insight into how hospice and health systems are adjusting to new demands and needs. Panelists: Jatinder Marwaha, MD, FACP, HMCD, Hope Hospice Medical Director.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. In 2020 Flores was a featured guest on the TV Show, The Doctors , sharing his expertise on end-of-life hospice care. He’s also written two books to increase knowledge of end-of-life care. Nursing is a second career for Derek J.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Hospice for Dementia. Those are examples of typical age-related cognitive slowdowns, but they don’t usually interfere too much with daily life. Let’s take a closer look at this condition, what hospice is , and what the benefits of hospice care for dementia-related diagnoses are. What is Hospice?

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 25, 2023

I’m the senior nurse educator at H C P, Speaker 1 ( 00:25 ): And you’re listening to Vision, the podcast for leaders and forward thinkers in the care industry. Today we’ll be discussing the importance of unifying the care continuum for end of life care. And I think hospice says everybody dies.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In fact, many people receive this kind of care alongside other forms of medical treatment in order to help manage symptoms. Palliative care teams often include doctors, nurses, social workers as well as counselors who specialize in spiritual and emotional support. Improves Quality of Life.

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The Bucket-List Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Teresa immediately spoke with Heather Randall, a social worker, about Nancy’s situation. The Hospice Care Plus staff, both for the home hospice program in Berea and those at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, immediately began reaching out to friends and supporters to help pull the wedding together.

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

It is very important to our care teams that people know their lives have meaning even though they face new limitations. Sally, a chaplain at our hospice, wanted Lois to know that her life and her work still had great meaning, even without her voice. How can you honor life during National Hospice & Palliative Care Month?

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