Literature Review
How a $64 million NIH grant will transform palliative care across lifespan | part one
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMHow a $64 million NIH grant will transform palliative care across lifespan | part one Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Dr. Jean Kutner; 4/8/26 In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Jean Kutner—one of the nation’s leading voices in Hospice and Palliative Care research—to unpack a historic moment for the field: a $64 million NIH investment designed to transform care for people with serious illness across the lifespan. More than just a funding milestone, this initiative represents a long-awaited convergence of advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and national prioritization of Palliative Care research.
Palliative care market to reach USD 12.0 billion by 2035, driven by aging population and hospice
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMPalliative care market to reach USD 12.0 billion by 2035, driven by aging population and hospice Briefing Wire; Press Release; 4/8/26 The Palliative Care Market is expanding steadily as recognition grows for symptom management and quality of life improvement in serious illness. Growing demand for home-based palliative care, inpatient hospice units, and community-based programs is significantly strengthening market growth. According to Market Research Future analysis, the Palliative Care Market Size was estimated at 5.47 USD Billion in 2024. The palliative care industry is projected to grow from 5.875 USD Billion in 2025 to 12.0 USD Billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% during the forecast period 2025 - 2035.
Paradigm Health opens Valparaiso office
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMParadigm Health opens Valparaiso office Northwest Indiana Business Magazine; by Heather Pfundstein; 4/7/26 Indiana-based Paradigm Health has expanded its hospice and palliative care services to Valparaiso. ... “We’re humbled to begin serving families in Valparaiso and the greater Porter County community,” said Andrew Worswick, CEO of Paradigm Health, in a press release. “Our mission is to raise the bar of the hospice and palliative care experience, one family, one team member, one community at a time. ..."
How does Parkinson’s progress? End-stage symptoms and what to expect
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMHow does Parkinson’s progress? End-stage symptoms and what to expectMass General Brigham; by Todd M. Herrington, MD, PhD; 4/7/26 The journey with Parkinson’s disease looks extremely different from person to person. ...
U.S. AI boom could cause health care costs to soar without changes to payment policy
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMU.S. AI boom could cause health care costs to soar without changes to payment policy Penn LDI - Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics; by Julia Hinckley, JD; 4/8/26 ... AI is already affecting health care delivery, and the choices policymakers make about payment will define its future trajectory, says LDI Senior Fellow Amol Navathe. AI is already more scalable and varied in its actions than human services. But without policies that create financial incentives to improve care, we risk driving up costs without improved outcomes or stifling innovation, writes Navathe in a recent perspective piece in Health Affairs.
[United Kingdom] Hospice facing 'worst financial crisis in 35 years'
04/09/26 at 03:00 AM[United Kingdom] Hospice facing 'worst financial crisis in 35 years' BBC News, Southport, United Kingdom; 4/8/26 A hospice has said it faces closure in the next 18 months if it cannot overcome what it says is its worst financial crisis in 35 years. Queenscourt Hospice, in Southport, Merseyside, currently spends £7.5m annually, but has revealed its income is only £5.5m, and that it will have to cut services unless additional funding is found. Since it opened its doors in 1991, it has helped more than 70,000 patients and families across West Lancashire, Formby and Southport. However, the hospice said annual government funding had not risen with inflation.Editor's Note: From the UK with clear implications for the US -- when hospice funding lags, care doesn’t stretch—it breaks.
Challenges in the end-of-Life care for patients with severe persistent mental illness: a case series
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMChallenges in the end-of-Life care for patients with severe persistent mental illness: a case series Psychogeriatrics; by Kaushadh Jayakody, Isha Bajaj, Doug Blomeley; 4/7/26 Conclusions: ... This study emphasises the importance of improved clinician training, clearer referral pathways and integrated care models in addressing this disparity. Implementing these measures will aid in addressing longstanding inequalities and ensure individuals with SPMI receive appropriate and timely palliative and EOL care.
If you're going to win the Masters, ...
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMIf you're goin to win the Masters, you must believe you can. ~ Gary Player
Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing students travel to Belgium to gain educational and cultural insights into palliative care
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMElisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing students travel to Belgium to gain educational and cultural insights into palliative care UConn Today; by Coral Aponte; 4/7/26 ... The End-of-Life Belgium EGL program is a part of the Nursing Capstone Course (NURS 4292) and consists of a two-week intensive experience sponsored by the University College of Arteveldehogeshool (Artevelde) in Ghent. ... The Interdisciplinary Program on Palliative and End-of-Life Care (IPPE) at Artevelde has run consistently at UConn since 2012 and has had a total of 92 students participate in the program. This year, eight UConn Nursing students were selected to attend.
LACo Board presses for stepped-up enforcement of hospice, home care fraud
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMLACo Board presses for stepped-up enforcement of hospice, home care fraud MyNewsLA.com; by Contributing Editor; 4/7/26 The county Board of Supervisors directed its staff Tuesday to develop recommendations aimed at improving coordination with other agencies to crack down on home health and hospice fraud. “Fraud in home health and hospice care is not just a financial crime — it is a direct threat to the health and safety of some of our most vulnerable residents,” Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath said in a statement after the board’s unanimous vote.
Asbury Hospice House breaks ground on expansion in Hattiesburg
04/09/26 at 03:00 AMAsbury Hospice House breaks ground on expansion in Hattiesburg WDAM-TV 7, Hattiesburg, MS; by Delaney Dukes; 4/1/26 The Forrest Health Foundation broke ground Wednesday afternoon on an expansion at the Asbury Hospice House that will add new spaces designed for comfort and connection. ... The expansion includes larger family areas, a children’s activity space, a larger on-site pharmacy and an outdoor pavilion. ... The Forrest Health Foundation raised more than $3 million to support the expansion.
How does hospice care adapt to different home environments?
04/09/26 at 02:00 AMHow does hospice care adapt to different home environments? Healthcare Business Today; by Editorial Team; 4/7/26 There isn’t just one way to do hospice care at home. Every home has its own noise level, layout, privacy restrictions, and rhythm of care, so the care team adapts to the space instead of making the space fit the care. ... Care Adjustments That Fit Real Homes
Saad Healthcare’s ‘The Retreat’ offers comfort for hospice patients and families
04/08/26 at 03:10 AMSaad Healthcare’s ‘The Retreat’ offers comfort for hospice patients and families Fox10 News - WALA, Mobile, AL; by Lee Peck; 4/3/26 Behind Saad Healthcare sits a place for families seeking comfort and support during end-of-life care. They call it “The Retreat” — Saad’s inpatient hospice center. Gloria Massingill recalls her first visit three years ago, when her husband Kenny was looking for hospice care for his 93-year-old father. ... Saad’s The Retreat has 24 hospice beds on site and an additional 15 at their Providence location.
Westhampton teen's care packages honor her late father
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMWesthampton teen's care packages honor her late father WN.com - Newsday; by Michael R. Ebert; 3/29/26 ... Elizabeth Sultan, a junior at Westhampton Beach High School, recently spearheaded a program called Peter's Packages, named in honor of her father, Peter, who died last year at 54 after suffering a heart attack while competing in the Jamesport Triathlon. Sultan's initiative provides curated care packages that contain items ranging from books to blankets. She said she was inspired to launch the effort after she and her brother, William, received similar comfort items from community members following their father's death.
TNMHPO Announcing Veteran Initiative Partnership (VIP)
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMTNMHPO Announcing Veteran Initiative Partnership (VIP)Texas ~ New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization; email; 4/1/26 If your organization supports veterans in hospice or palliative care, we’d love to invite you to be part of something meaningful. Introducing the Veterans Initiative Partnership (VIP) — a new, no-cost program designed to bring together providers, partners, and professionals committed to improving care for veterans. ...
Hospice of the Prairie & Prairie Home Health announces leadership transition
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMHospice of the Prairie & Prairie Home Health announces leadership transition The Dodge City Daily Globe, Dodge City, KS; by Tammy Lawson; 4/3/26 Dodge City Hospice of the Prairie & Prairie Home Health ... announces an Executive Director leadership transition. After 25 years of service, Julie Pinkerton, BS RN CHPN, will step down as Executive Director. ... Under Julie's leadership, the organization experienced growth through increased usage of home health and hospice care throughout the service area while establishing organizational sustainability, working closely with frontline clinicians and community partners. The organization is pleased to welcome Jeremy Rabe, MBA, as the new Executive Director of Hospice of the Prairie & Prairie Home Health. Jeremy brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership. ... Jeremy will begin his role as Executive Director on June 1 with Julie leaving the organization later in the summer.
Joan Teno’s SOS Hospice Substack
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMJoan Teno’s SOS Hospice SubstackDr. Joan Teno is a health services researcher and practicing hospice physician. She started SOS Hospice as a space to share insights, data, and reflections about hospice care in the U.S. She seeks to connect research, policy, and real world experience to help make hospice care more transparent, understandable, and person centered.Guest Editor Note by Dr. Ira Byock: Joan Teno has been a prolific health delivery and policy researcher. She creatively mines public health and health services data to reveal patterns and trends of hospice use – and identifies opportunities to expand access and improve quality of care. Now she is bringing her skills and insights to this new Substack. To the data wonks among us, SOS Hospice is a compelling read. I subscribed immediately!Publisher's Note: I subscribed immediately, too!
Agrace expands to serve southeastern Wisconsin
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMAgrace expands to serve southeastern Wisconsin Fidelity, Milwaukee, WI; by PR Newswire; 4/2/26 Agrace, the largest Wisconsin-based nonprofit hospice, has expanded to serve the entire southern half of Wisconsin with the addition of Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties to its Milwaukee service region. ... Southeastern Wisconsin Agrace patients are served through its regional office in Wauwatosa by a care team that includes a local hospice physician, nurses, CNAs, volunteers and a spiritual & grief counselor.
CHS boosts performance-based exec pay
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMCHS boosts performance-based exec pay Becker's Hospital Review; by Alan Condon; 4/6/26 Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems is doubling down on performance-based compensation for its top executives, tying the majority of pay to financial and operational results, according to a proxy report filed April 2 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ellsworth nonprofit receives boost from Stanley Subaru round-up donations
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMStanley Subaru donates "Round Up for Change" proceeds to local nonprofits Fox 22 / ABC 7, Bangor, ME; by Beth Jones; 4/6/26 A local car dealership gave a boost to hospice volunteers of Hancock County on Monday so they can continue helping Mainers. ... Stanley Subaru has been running their "Round up for change program," which asks guests to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar. The hospice organization says Stanley Subarau has been a steady source of support over the years.
Quality improvement project: Implementing a mortality screening tool post hospital discharge to guide goals of care conversations and improve hospice admissions
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMQuality improvement project: Implementing a mortality screening tool post hospital discharge to guide goals of care conversations and improve hospice admissions Geriatric Nursing; by Chelsea Goston, TeriAnn Benson, Heather Coats; 4/2/26 online ahead of print Problem: Bloom Healthcare has insufficient identification and under use of hospice services for eligible patients with chronic conditions. This gap leads to unnecessary hospitalizations, high costs, and suboptimal end-of-life experiences. ...Conclusions: The prognosis screening tool effectively facilitates timely hospice admissions and goals of care conversations in home-based care settings, enhancing end-of-life care and patient centered outcomes.
Finding rare agreement on fixing the health care affordability crisis
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMFinding rare agreement on fixing the health care affordability crisisPenn LDI - Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics; by Hoag Levins; 4/7/26 In a rare display of bipartisan alignment, former Obama administration advisor Ezekiel Emanuel and Trump policy architect Brian Blase declared that the U.S. health care system is being choked by “perverse incentives” and monopolistic practices. ...
Life is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it but ...
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMLife is like a landscape. You live in the midst of it but can describe it only from the vantage point of distance. ~ Charles Lindbergh
Trump: JD Vance will be new fraud czar, focus on 'blue states'
04/08/26 at 03:00 AMTrump: JD Vance will be new fraud czar, focus on 'blue states' UPI (United Press International); by Lisa Hornung; 4/3/26 Vice President JD Vance is now the government's fraud czar, according to President Donald Trump, and he will focus on "blue states."
