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5 critical skills leaders need in the age of AI
10/16/25 at 03:00 AM5 critical skills leaders need in the age of AI Harvard Business Review (HBR) - Generative AI; by Herminia Ibarra and Michael G. Jacobides; 10/7/25To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation. In particular, they’ll need to develop five key skills: 1) cultivating AI fluency by engaging with diverse networks and fostering cross-industry conversations; 2) redesigning organizational structures to unlock AI’s value; 3) orchestrating collaborative decision-making between people and AI; 4) empowering teams through coaching and psychological safety; and 5) modeling personal experimentation with AI to inspire broader adoption. Doing so will allow them to guide their organizations through the profound changes required to realize the technology’s full potential.
The power of generous leadership with Joe Davis
10/16/25 at 03:00 AMThe power of generous leadership with Joe Davis Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); video/podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Joe Davis; 10/15/25What if the fastest path to performance is generosity? Not perks or slogans—real generosity: giving of yourself to help others grow to their full potential. In our latest Anatomy of Leadership, Chris Comeaux sits down with Joe Davis—former BCG North America Chair and author of The Generous Leader—to unpack how collaboration, vulnerability, and disciplined listening can transform teams and create Effective Leadership. They also discuss Joe's journey in leadership and the concept of Generous Leadership. Joe shares personal stories and insights from his career, emphasizing the power of collaboration and the impact of small acts of kindness.
The Center to Advance Palliative Care and the National Kidney Foundation make the case for the integration of palliative care into kidney disease management
10/16/25 at 03:00 AMThe Center to Advance Palliative Care and the National Kidney Foundation make the case for the integration of palliative care into kidney disease management PR Newswire, New York; by The Center to Advance Palliative Care; 10/8/25 Despite facing high rates of distressing symptoms—including fatigue, pruritus, and pain—people living with advanced kidney disease are far less likely than those with cancer to receive appropriate pain and symptom management. And fewer than 10% of older adults receiving dialysis report having had conversations about their goals of care. These are two of the many important statistics highlighted in The Case for Palliative Care in Kidney Care, a new publication from the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), which emphasizes the critical need to integrate palliative care services into the treatment of patients with advanced kidney disease.
The pitfalls that derail home health providers’ new palliative care efforts
10/16/25 at 03:00 AMThe pitfalls that derail home health providers’ new palliative care efforts Home Health Care News; by Joyce Famakinwa; 10/14/25 ... Though home health-operated palliative care is a rarity, companies like Visiting Nurse Health System, Contessa Health and Compassus have managed to successfully incorporate these services into their broader care delivery model. When structuring an effective palliative care services program, there are some common pitfalls home health providers should avoid. “One of the biggest ones is positioning palliative care as early hospice,” Nikki Davis, senior vice president of palliative care programs at Contessa, said at Home Health Care News’ FUTURE conference. “And just make sure that there’s also clear eligibility and referral pathways, so that when you’re partnering with your home health and hospice teams, you have those processes in place, so that it’s very clear who’s eligible for palliative care.”
AdventHealth saves $47.5M with redesigned nurse career ladder
10/16/25 at 03:00 AMAdventHealth saves $47.5M with redesigned nurse career ladderBecker's Clinical Leadership; by Mariah Taylor; 10/9/25 AdventHealth’s redesigned career ladder has prevented the departure of more than 700 nurses and saved the system an estimated $47.5 million in 2024. The Professional Excellence Program launched in 2022 to keep nurses at the bedside and counter the notion that they had to migrate into leadership, quality or safety roles to progress in their career. “Historically, to advance, nurses often felt they had to step away from the bedside because those roles didn’t fully recognize the specialized competencies they bring,” Trish Celano, RN, system chief nurse executive for the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based system, told Becker’s. “The clinical ladder changes that.”
New art exhibit on display at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital
10/15/25 at 03:30 AMNew art exhibit on display at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital MaineHealth, Belfast, ME; 10/14/25 A new art exhibit is now on display at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, featuring works by Kristin Golden, Penny Linn and Penny Markley. Their works are on display along the first-floor hallway near the hospital’s laboratory and cardiac rehabilitation department. The exhibit is part of an ongoing effort at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital to showcase a range of artists and mediums from across Maine. The MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals Art Committee, made of care team members from both hospitals, put out a call for artists in January, looking for artists with ties to Maine and New England to display their work in a series of 12-week exhibits at the hospitals. Editor's Note: MaineHealth Waldo Hospital’s rotating art exhibits show how creativity can enhance healing spaces for patients, families, and staff. Consider adapting this idea—partnering with local artists or schools to display works that bring comfort and reflection—to enrich your hospice units, grief counseling rooms, or offices.
Central Coast VNA & Hospice expands registered nursing care for hospice patients in Monterey County
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMCentral Coast VNA & Hospice expands registered nursing care for hospice patients in Monterey County US National Times, Monterey, CA; 10/13/25 In response to increasing community needs, Central Coast VNA & Hospice has announced expanded support for registered nursing care and interdisciplinary hospice services across Monterey County, Salinas, Hollister, Santa Cruz, and surrounding Central Coast regions. The organization continues its mission to provide home-based, compassionate care through its nonprofit model serving families navigating complex health challenges, including terminal illness.
North Carolina hospitals wipe out $6.5B in medical debt
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMNorth Carolina hospitals wipe out $6.5B in medical debt Becker's Hospital Review; by Andrew Cass; 10/13/25 North Carolina’s medical debt relief program has surpassed its initial financial projections, relieving more than $6.5 billion in medical debt from 2.5 million residents over the past year. ... The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services partnered with Undue Medical Debt — formerly RIP Medical Debt — to support participating hospitals and help them identify medical debt that is eligible for relief. Hospitals are continuing to work with Undue Medical Debt to facilitate full implementation of relief over the next year.
LGBTQ+ history project: The need to preserve LGBTQ+ histories of rural America
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMLGBTQ+ history project: The need to preserve LGBTQ+ histories of rural America Watermark Out News; by Lauren Rowello; 10/14/25 ... Resources importantly emerged as people formally organized — bringing critical health care and hospice networks during the HIV/AIDS crisis, for instance, and launching LGBTQ+ voices into expansive advocacy careers. Across the US, some of the most impactful voices for change have come from rural regions. ... Editor's Note: For more on this interface with the birth of hospice care in the US, examine "The AIDS Epidemic’s Lasting Impact on Hospice Care for LGBTQ+ Populations," by Holly Vossel, Hospice News, 6/28/24. Pair these with today's post, "Inside the hospice that feels like home: How Omega House catches those who fall through the cracks."
As I grow older, I pay less attention to what people say. I just ...
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMAs I grow older, I pay less attention to what people say. I just watch whaty they do. ~ Andrew Carnegie
Common hospice medications linked to higher risk of death in people with dementia
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMCommon hospice medications linked to higher risk of death in people with dementia EurkAlerts! American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); by Michigan Medicine - University of Medicine; 10/14/25 ... [For] the growing number of Americans with dementia who enter hospice, their course is often long and unpredictable — making it especially important to ensure treatments align with each person’s goals and stage of illness. A new University of Michigan study published in JAMA Network Open finds that medications commonly prescribed to ease symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, and delirium — benzodiazepines and antipsychotics — may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia receiving hospice care. Among more than 139,000 nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias enrolled in hospice between 2014 and 2018, those who began taking a benzodiazepine or an antipsychotic after enrollment were 41% and 16% more likely to die within six months, respectively, than very similar hospice patients with dementia who did not receive these medications.
AI is making medical malpractice harder to prove
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMAI is making medical malpractice harder to proveComplete AI Training - Healthcare; 10/14/25 AI is moving deeper into care delivery and hospital operations, from image interpretation to bed management. The upside is real, but so is the legal fog around fault when outcomes are poor. Experts warn that patients may struggle to show where the fault lies if an AI system is involved. For providers, this creates operational and legal risks that demand deliberate planning, documentation, and ongoing oversight. ... What leaders can do now: ...
Stiff person syndrome in the hospice patient: A case report and discussion
10/15/25 at 03:00 AMStiff person syndrome in the hospice patient: A case report and discussion Journal of Palliative Medicine; by Molly Svendsen, B Parker Layton, Shiri Etzioni, Mark Edwin; 10/13/25 Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive autoimmune neurological disorder characterized by painful spasms, muscle rigidity, and heightened sensitivity to external stimuli. Management often relies on therapies that fall outside standard hospice formularies, creating challenges in end-of-life care for affected individuals. ... This case highlights the need for flexible, patient-centered approaches in hospice care for rare neurological conditions like SPS. Continuation of disease-specific therapies for symptom palliation can be ethically and clinically appropriate when integrated with clear goals of care.
Healthcare ransomware attacks shift from hospitals to vendors: Report
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMHealthcare ransomware attacks shift from hospitals to vendors: Report Becker's Health IT; by Naomi Diaz; 10/13/25 Ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare businesses have increased in 2025, even as incidents targeting hospitals and clinics declined, according to a new report from Comparitech published Oct. 9. Here are five key findings from the report: ...
Inside the hospice that feels like home: How Omega House catches those who fall through the cracks
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMInside the hospice that feels like home: How Omega House catches those who fall through the cracks ABC KTRK-13, Houston, TX; by Brittaney Wilmore; 10/13/25 Retired teacher Eleanor Munger opened Omega House in 1986 in Montrose, pioneering care for dying HIV/AIDs patients. ... Sonny and Neil, and perhaps the laughter they bring, are all part of the key ingredients that make up Omega House, a mainstay in Montrose complete with a living room and garden that you might not immediately realize is a hospice. ... But making it feel like home means it's functioning just as founder Eleanor Munger intended it. "She was a retired Montessori school teacher, so she had no medical background whatsoever. She was 74 years old, and she just felt like this was something that people need - a really loving, caring environment," said Omega House director Sandy Stacy.
More than 45,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in 4 states
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMMore than 45,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in 4 states Modern Healthcare; by Hayley DeSilva; 10/14/25 An estimated 46,000 Kaiser Permanente staff members began a five-day strike Tuesday across multiple states over staffing, pay and benefit concerns. Employees on strike include registered nurses, lab professionals, pharmacists and other skilled healthcare workers from 23 different unions, a spokesperson for Kaiser Permanente said. The unions are part of the Alliance of Health Care Unions, which represents an estimated 62,000 Kaiser employees. ... "[They] are demanding significantly higher increases than our 21.5% offer,“ the Kaiser spokesperson said.
The unacknowledged grief oncologists face and the need for closure
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMThe unacknowledged grief oncologists face and the need for closure Medscape; by Mark A. Lewis, MD; 10/8/25 Hello, Medscape. It's Mark, and I just got back from a patient's funeral. I know — even for an oncologist, that sounds grim, but I have my reasons and I'd like to explain them to you. ... One of them is deeply personal. When my father died, his oncologist came to his memorial service, and that made a huge impression on me. I was 14 years old at the time. ... Now, there's a whole other video to be recorded, if not a whole book to be written, about how a patient dying shouldn't necessarily be viewed as a failure. Immortality, after all, is never the goal. ... I've been absolutely astonished by what I've learned about my patients posthumously. ... Most meaningfully, you get to witness the ripple effect of the patients on their families who love them and who will carry on their traditions and even some of their character traits.
The importance of email security
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMThe importance of email security SecurityScorecard; by Steve Cobb; 10/10/25 ... Email-based attacks account for over 90% of successful cyber incidents, making email protection a fundamental component of any robust cybersecurity strategy. From sophisticated phishing campaigns to advanced persistent threats, malicious actors exploit email vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to corporate systems and compromise sensitive business information. ... Here are some of the most common threats to email security:
[Global] Top designs revealed in Buildner’s Fourth Annual Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill competition
10/14/25 at 03:00 AM[Global] Top designs revealed in buildner’s Fourth Annual Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill competition ArchDaily; 10/13/25 Buildner has announced the results of its fourth annual Hospice - Home for the Terminally Ill international architecture ideas competition. This global call for ideas continues to explore how architecture can support end-of-life care with empathy, dignity, and contextual sensitivity. The competition invited architects and designers to move beyond clinical requirements and envision spaces that offer emotional warmth, social connection, and a profound sense of place. ... An international jury reviewed the submissions for their design clarity, emotional resonance, and architectural depth.
Tuesday is the bridge between Monday's struggles and ...
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMTuesday is the bridge between Monday's struggles and Wednesday's wins. ~ Unknown
Hog Town donates $6,000 to United Hospice Service
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMHog Town donates $6,000 to United Hospice Service Aspire Rural Health System, ; 10/8/25 Following the 20th annual Hog Town Run, members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Aspire Rural Health System with a generous donation of $6,000. Held on August 9, the event drew participation from motorcyclists across Michigan who gathered in support of a worthy cause. This year, 155 registered bikes joined the run, helping to continue a tradition of giving that has spanned nearly two decades. With this year’s contribution, Hog Town Inc. has donated more than $224,500 to the hospice program since the event’s inception. ... UHS is a non-profit hospice serving Sanilac, Lapeer, Huron, Tuscola, and St. Clair counties [Michigan].
The telehealth cliff has arrived: What’s changing and what to watch
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMThe telehealth cliff has arrived: What’s changing and what to watch Healthcare Law Blog; by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, co-author Joel Dankwa; 10/9/25On October 1st, certain key telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”) expired as the government shutdown began. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a number of telehealth waivers during the PHE, some of which were extended through September 30, 2025 by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (“CAA”). The flexibilities expired as legislative efforts to once again extend the flexibilities, including through the House Committee’s stop-gap government funding Continuing Resolution, failed to pass. The flexibilities that expired on October 1, after being extended by the CAA, are: