Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

The nonprofit health system serves Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. MacDonell-Yilmaz played an important role in helping to establish these services to seriously ill patients and families in need of increased support both in the hospital and home settings.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By the Bay Health CEO Steps Down After nearly a decade in the role, California-based By the Bay Health CEO Kitty Whitaker recently announced plans to retire this spring. Whitaker has been at the helm of the nonprofit since 2014, serving as COO prior to that. Calamari will remain an active member of The Calvary Fund Board.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it is redoing some policies and procedures, looking at our code of ethics or how we respond to audits … it’s all these things that can be esoteric to us [leaders]. Prior to joining the organization he served as executive director at Good Shepherd Hospice. “We It’s having compliance be part of the fabric,” Roa said.

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Hospice News

JUNE 28, 2023

She will step into the role at Hospice of the Chesapeake in July, alongside seeking a master of business administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “I In her new role, Fetzer will provide leadership direction to the nonprofit organization’s medical staff. He’ll continue to serve as CMO of both organizations.

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Hospice News

JULY 28, 2023

We know [Lopez] will make a significant impact in building relationships within the Denver community as well as unlocking the potential for The Denver Hospice in its service to the community,” Tim Bowen, president and CEO of Care Synergy, said in a statement. The end-of-life care provider announced the hiring of Ernesto Lopez on July 11.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Though new to the hospice arena, Callaway has previously served in both the home health and acute care spaces and has seen how care collaborations across the continuum can improve the quality of end-of-life care among aging populations. “I The nonprofit hospice is supported by TCMH Healthcare Foundation’s Hospice Memorial Fund.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The role of branding is to really increase awareness of who you are as an agency and as a culture, and to more than anything differentiate you from your competitors or other options that patients and families and referrers have in your service area,” Massey said at the conference. Branding really plays all those roles when done well.”

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

(NASDAQ: PNTG) recently began the hunt to fill CFO and chief investment officer roles. We wish Derek all the best in his next chapter.”. As the company actively seeks to fill the chief investment officer role, it also announced launching a search for a new CFO, citing growth as a main impetus. 31, 2022. “On rise from Q3 2021.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He previously served as the hospice organization’s corporate director of business development since 2020. We’re really looking to further saturate and [also] expand to other areas where we feel hospice is just underutilized.” Skelly Wingard, became CEO of By the Bay Health in June. prior to that.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Regulatory oversight intensifying We are at risk of having the bad actors in our industry taint those of us who are doing the work in an ethical, patient-first way. When it is, we set our clinicians up for failure, and in turn, fail our patients when they are at their most vulnerable.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Lawmakers have an essential role in ensuring the viability of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, according to Davis Baird, director for government affairs for hospice at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC). We are severely concerned with the direction that CMS has taken on this program.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Alex Ferguson has stepped into the role of senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions at Agape Care Group. In his new role, Ferguson will assess and prioritize M&A opportunities that align with the company’s strategic growth plans. He also served as director at CHMG Capital, LLC. Agape Care Group Appoints M&A VP.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The organization serves eight counties around the San Francisco area. Probably a little bit contrary to what most folks would say right now, I think we’re in an incredibly exciting and probably really pivotal time in health care overall. Wingard became CEO in June following the departure of her predecessor, Kitty Whitaker.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

In this role, she oversees a team of 125 FTEs across various units, including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, and Special Care Nursery. This series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and making significant changes in the nursing field. Talk about your role in nursing.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today? Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today? In the hospice sector, we’re reminded daily of the impact our work has on patients and their families. We’ve seen so much consolidation in our market.

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Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2024

CONs have a big role to play when it comes to quality and utilization, according to Susan Ponder-Stansel, president and CEO of Florida-based Alivia Care. In states with CON, we see much higher utilization rates and more scaling down on quality. However, this coin has two sides.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Having begun his practice 40 years ago in family medicine, he came to hospice in 1983 when he was asked to serve on the board of a local provider. We’re seeing changes in terms of payment structure, in terms of administrative structure and in terms of regulations, and that covers the entire field of medicine.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

COO Jeff Shaner, who has been with the company since its founding in 2017, will succeed Strange effective Jan 1. “I I am looking forward to this new leadership role as CEO and further building on the rock-solid commitment we have to clinical excellence and value creation here at Aveanna,” Shaner said in a statement. “I

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Hospice News

MARCH 10, 2023

The hospice promoted Eric Lewis to chief accounting officer, who joined St. Croix Hospice since 2018, previously serving as director of marketing and communications. Marjala previously served as vice president of human capital at UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). Marcantonio has served on the nonprofit’s board since 2021.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Bruera has been instrumental in establishing numerous palliative care programs in Latin America, India, and Europe, and has held leadership roles with the World Health Organization and the Multinational Association of Support Care in Cancer. When I trained, we focused on the management of cancer. I am trained as a medical oncologist.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Former VITAS Manager Returns to Fill Operational VP Role. In her new role, she’ll oversee the company’s staff providing care across five counties in the state’s southern region. “I Downs retired from his emergency physician role there in April. We may not know as much as each specialist, but we know a lot.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Significant pain level reduction was observed among all 45 palliative care patients who participated in virtual reality experiences for an October study published in BMC Palliative Care. After receiving such positive feedback from our patients and families, we didn’t hesitate to continue this experience,” Bliss previously told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

-based Niagara Hospice will soon have a new president and CEO with the upcoming retirement of John Lomeo, who has led the organization since 2000. It has been my honor and privilege to serve this organization and the community,” Lomeo said in a press release. Together we answered the call of duty.”

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 17, 2024

On weekends, holidays, birthdays, even during snowstorms – there are always people in the hospital who need you.” Daily Nurse has recognized Jolene Scatton as Nurse of the Week for fulfilling her dream of becoming a nurse, pursuing a path to nurse leadership, and serving as a role model for nurses. They knew so much.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Blue Ridge Hospice CEO Jason Parsons What are your top priorities as you move into the CEO role? Our first priority for 2024 includes the launch of our PACE program, which we call Blue Ridge Independence at Home. I think that’s akin to what hospices often hear, “We wish we would have called you sooner.”

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

Check out the Pub Crawl GeriPal post for more info, and follow #HPMParty on Twitter to keep us as we crawl! ** In the last several years, I’ve seen more and more articles about end-of-life doulas ( like this NY Times article from 2021 ). I’m unsure what they do, how often they’re used, and who pays for their work. This is Eric Widera.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

APRIL 16, 2024

We at Freedom Home Care are excited to announce a new addition to our wonderful team as Director of Business Development. Laura has a broad background ranging from working in hospital employee health and workers’ compensation programs to serving as a nurse liaison for home infusion and home health care companies.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 27, 2023

She served as director of compliance for Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care from 2001 to 2009. Egging performed various other roles in performance improvement and volunteer oversight before her ascension to Sangre’s helm. “I It is a privilege to return to Pueblo to serve both urban and rural communities.”

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Hospice News

MAY 5, 2022

Muscato previously served as senior vice president of finance for seven years before stepping into the role. Moscato has led the company’s investor relations activities and has played a “pivotal role” in its long-term growth strategy, the company indicated in an announcement. “He New CFO Takes the Reins at Bristol Hospice.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Part of that is making sure we continue to make Medicare a more equitable and accessible program in every way. It’s important that we have a level of insight and transparency in Medicare Advantage data to have more flexibility to add supplemental benefits that serve more diverse populations. Nevertheless, barriers exist.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from, in your role today? Throughout her day, she drove from one patient to another, with her car essentially serving as a makeshift dining room for lunch and breakfast. These are the two main issues that we’re observing.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 29, 2022

When Edo decided to step down, I came into the role and will also continue to function in my role as COO for now as well. We agreed I’d be capable of helping in this transitional period. What are the priorities in store for this leadership role, as well as NHPCO? What has been your journey in the realm of hospice?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

More Medicare Advantage organizations are developing customized plans for patients with special needs, including for those who may need palliative care or are nearing the end of life. A broader trend to pay attention to is the fact that there’s a growing number of plans that are focused on customizing to different populations.”

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Hospice News

MAY 23, 2023

Jennifer Freeman has since served in the role on an interim basis. Lynette is an exceptionally talented individual who will have an immediate positive impact on Pennant,” Pennant CEO Brent Guerisoli said in a statement. He succeeds Stacie Bratcher, who has led the company since 2020. million, an increase from 37.8

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

Since joining the company in 2012, Templeton has served as senior vice president and chief of clinical operations. In the midst of a worsening industry-wide staffing shortage, Templeton was charged with retaining nurse leaders and preparing the pipeline of talent to fill those roles in the future. David Cook, Jr.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They work tirelessly to treat individuals who have been affected by burn injuries and to advocate for burn injury prevention within their communities. 13 years -What do you enjoy most about your role as burn program manager? Talk about how you ascended to that role. What does a burn nurse do? There is not a typical day in burn.

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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2023

He will take over the CEO role from Chairman Paul Kusserow, who has been filling in on a temporary basis amid a search for a permanent replacement. These are all capabilities we are excited to have, and he has the full support of the board.”

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