Hospice News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Vitas Healthcare is making changes in its c-suite and executive team. VITAS Healthcare continues to experience tremendous success and, as we keep growing, so do the opportunities and recognition for our leadership,” Westfall told Hospice News in an email. CEO Nick Westfall has been appointed the company’s chairman.

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Hospice News

APRIL 3, 2024

It is a pleasure to welcome Jerry to our Aveanna family, and I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to grow and execute our strategic plans.” I am excited to join the Aveanna family,” Perchik said. “I She joined Vermont-based VNAHSR in 2001 as its CFO, adding responsibilities of chief operating officer in 2016.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Before joining Guaranteed, Malone served as vice president of sales and partnerships at mental health provider Thriveworks since 2021. I’m ready to return to my roots (and the office) and join an amazing team at Guaranteed,” Malone said in a LinkedIn post. “I

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The ability to both understand and navigate shifts in regulations requires a solid relationship between a hospice executive team and its compliance leaders, according to Avow Hospice President and CEO Jaysen Roa. Prior to joining the organization he served as executive director at Good Shepherd Hospice. “We

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Hospice News

JUNE 28, 2023

I am excited to join the executive team at Hospice of the Chesapeake and support future growth of the organization as well as continue to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality supportive and hospice care to the community,” Fetzer said. We are honored that Dr. Fetzer will be joining us,” Brady said in a statement. “We

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Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2023

Fernandez joins the company at a crucial point in its trajectory, as the company continues to battle workforce challenges and lingering pandemic headwinds. “I I am thrilled to be joining VITAS at such a pivotal point in the organization’s history,” Fernandez said in a statement. “I

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Hospice News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Our decision to unite is not taken lightly, and it is a testament to our dedication to the principles that underpin our profession,” Dr. Lena Hillenburg, a palliative care physician at Providence St. Vincent’s departments unionized in prior years, and now will be joined by the hospital’s palliative care team.

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Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2023

. “Christopher is a compassionate servant leader with a deep passion for public health and a drive to ensure high-quality services are provided to the community,” Landers said in a statement “As a respected health care policy and public health leader, Christopher is an excellent fit for our future.”

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“Having served on the board and seen the incredible dedication of our team firsthand for years, I am excited to continue working alongside my fellow trustees, VNA’s leadership team and dedicated staff to advance the mission of helping individuals and families achieve their best level of well-being.”

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Hospice News

MARCH 10, 2023

Croix Hospice recently made changes to its executive team. The hospice promoted Eric Lewis to chief accounting officer, who joined St. We are pleased to be expanding the expertise on our leadership team as St. Cottrell joined the hospice in 2016. The changes are intended to support the organization’s future growth.

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AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Andrew McDonald joins home-based care SaaS technology provider in new C-suite position to drive growth and digital transformation for the home care industry to deliver better technology for better outcomes. Before joining AlayaCare, Andrew held senior positions at Alcatel-Lucent, CENX, and Kinaxis where he was the Chief Product Officer. “The

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APRIL 16, 2024

Welcome Laura Bogira to Our Team at Freedom Home Care! We at Freedom Home Care are excited to announce a new addition to our wonderful team as Director of Business Development. Please join us in welcoming Laura Bogira, a seasoned RN/BSN with over 18 years of rich experience in the healthcare industry.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In the intervening months, Hope Hospice also joined the transaction. The organizations indicated that joining forces would make them stronger competitors in the marketplace as well as improve access to care, Wingard said. The affiliation is the next step in our evolution. You’ve got to have the revenues.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

I have a clinical psychology background and thought of developing a support group that started with our hospice team, extending it to home health team members that wanted to join. We’re providing that platform for our staff to connect wherever they are and be able to discuss their stresses.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Maley joined the hospital system’s home health department in 2012 as a certified nurse assistant, later becoming a registered nurse. Promoting Cheryl into this position will be a smooth transition for our staff and patients,” Courtney Owens, TCMH chief nursing officer, said in a statement.

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MAY 4, 2023

Prior to joining the Los Angeles-based law practice, Banach was at the helm at NHPCO since 2017. Before joining NHPCO, he was a partner at health care firm Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP, and as general counsel at the Medicare Rights Center. It takes a village, and I’m happy to have joined this one,” Banach said.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

I am thrilled to be joining Agape Care during this time of growth and expansion,” said Ferguson in an announcement. We are excited to have Alex join the team, enhancing our expertise in attracting and integrating great health care companies,” said Yarborough. “He New CEO Takes Helm at Community Hospice.

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Hospice News

MAY 26, 2023

Capital Caring Health and Chapters Health System have officially joined forces as their affiliation plans solidify. For the past several years, Chapters Health has been on an aggressive and ambitious trajectory to change the way chronic illness management and end-of-life care is administered in our communities,” Molosky said. “We

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is a special place to work, where everyone shares our mission of providing compassionate care for those facing serious medical challenges. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and later joined NYC Health + Hospitals Corp. He joined the health system as medical director 24 years ago.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Pennant Group reorganizes its executive team. On behalf of the Pennant team, I thank Derek for his significant contributions to the Pennant story,” CEO Brent Guerisoli said in a statement. We are grateful to Jenn for her partnership and deep commitment to Pennant, our core values, and future growth. The Pennant Group, Inc.

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Hospice News

MARCH 22, 2024

Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, he served as head of airport operations worldwide at Northwest Airlines. “As Crouch’s promotion is a testament to his dedication to our mission and commitment to patient care,” Treasure Coast Hospice CEO Jackie Kendrick said in a statement. We are thrilled to announce Dr. Sean C.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Ginn began leading financial teams at Amedisys in 2007, while Guidroz previously served as senior vice president of accounting at Amedisys since June 2018. He joined the hospice provider in 2015 as director of market development before moving up the ranks to general manager in 2018 and senior general manager in 2022.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

“I have had the honor of working with an incredible team at AccentCare for more than a decade,” Rodgers said in a statement. Our focus right now and where we’re seeing the majority of our activity is continuing expansion over joint venture strategy,” Rodgers said. “I am honored and thrilled to join AccentCare.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The fact that we are seeing traditional palliative care providers being joined by hospice organizations, primary care groups and hospital systems all starting palliative programs underscores that palliative principles permeate all aspects of health care and medicine,” Baumgardner told Palliative Care News. “The

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Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2023

NYSE-EHAB) announced that Dylan Black will be joining as its legal general counsel, effective this month. We are excited to welcome Dylan to the Enhabit team,” Enhabit President and CEO Barb Jaconsmeyer said in a company statement. “He Agrace Expands Medical Team. Enhabit Names General Counsel.

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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

We are thrilled to have Scott join the Unity Hospice team,” a Unity spokesperson said in a news release. His expertise and passion for the medical field make him a great addition to our team, and we look forward to the positive impact he will have on our organization.” Sooner is better,” Blank told local news. “We

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JANUARY 8, 2024

“Leveraging his deep industry expertise and experience driving outcomes at high-growth companies, he will contribute to our mission of putting the patient at the center of everything we do. “I am excited to join AccentCare,” Gupta said.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 7, 2023

“We understood that it was a bad situation all the way around, but I think because of the situation that it was, it opened our eyes to understand that we just weren’t being represented.” About 1,500 hospital workers at Sharp Grossmont joined SEIU in February, and employees from the affiliated Sharp HospiceCare followed suit in April.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

His first-hand experience leading through challenges and opportunities of a changing health care services continuum will help accelerate our integrated care strategy at pace.” He joined the company in 2011 and became CEO in 2013. Leading this company and team of employees is an incredible honor,” Broussard said in a statement. “As

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AUGUST 26, 2022

My commitment to the southern California community is unwavering—and I look forward to partnering with our communities with passion and a great sense of purpose. My focus on bedside care and operational best practices supports our mission of putting patients and families first.”. Arnold joins the Washington D.C.-based

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Our team is excited to welcome the 135 new teammates from GHC Hospice joining Agape Care Group. This further expansion in Georgia and South Carolina strengthens our team and solidifies our position as a leading hospice and palliative care provider across the Southeast.”.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

It improves communication between the patient and their medical team, and among the entire medical team. The palliative care team will consist of physicians, nurses, advanced care providers, social workers and spiritual care providers. Palliative care eases symptoms and side effects.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Within hours of recording this podcast, I joined a family meeting of an older patient who had multiple medical problems including cancer, and a slow but inexorable decline in function, weight, and cognition. Lynn Flint, author of the NEJM perspective titled, “Rehabbed to Death,” joins Eric and I as co-host. This is Eric Widera.

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JULY 26, 2023

We are thrilled to join forces with the Hope Hospice and Assured Hospice teams,” Troy Yarborough, CEO of Agape Care Group said in a statement. Our decision to become a part of the Agape Care family is exciting for the future of hospice care in Alabama,” Stark said. “As

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AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With over 20 years of experience in leading product teams in high growth companies, McDonald will oversee the evolution of the AlayaCare product portfolio. Before joining AlayaCare, Andrew held senior positions at Alcatel-Lucent, CENX, and Kinaxis where he was the Chief Product Officer. “The

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JULY 18, 2023

Joining forces will also allow the two Pennsylvania-based nonprofit hospice and palliative care providers to realize cost-savings potential when it comes to purchasing durable medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies. Hospice & Community Care has inked a deal to affiliate with Hospice of Central Pennsylvania.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

YoloCares is among the nonprofit hospices that make up the California Hospice Network, joining the coalition last year. Her experience and dedication to quality patient care will uphold the standards of service to our hospice patients and their families.” I come into this (role) very humbly and I’m thrilled to join OLP,” Thorne said.

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