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The smallest deed is better than...
12/06/25 at 03:00 AMThe smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. ~John Burroughs
Best Buy takes $192M hit from healthcare arm
12/05/25 at 03:15 AMBest Buy takes $192M hit from healthcare arm Becker's Health IT; by Giles Bruce; 11/26/25 Best Buy took a $192 million accounting loss after ending its hospital-at-home partnerships with health systems. The tech retailer recorded the pretax, noncash asset impairments related to Best Buy Health in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, according to a Nov. 25 earnings report. Best Buy exited the hospital-at-home space earlier this year, ...
Oregon state legislators weigh hospice CON reform
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMOregon state legislators weigh hospice CON reformHospice News; by Holly Vossel; 12/1/25Oregon state lawmakers are considering tightening regulatory oversight of hospice expansion with revisions to its certificate of need (CON) policies. Legislators are currently mulling potential changes to the state’s existing CON laws for 2026. This process pertains to part of a hospice licensure and oversight bill introduced in 2025. A focus group has been established to address some of the lingering questions related to the bill. Among the concerns are the increased volume of for-profit hospice providers entering the state in recent years and how this trend relates to availability of high quality services, Sen. Deb Patterson (D-District 10) indicated in a recent state Senate committee meeting recording shared with Hospice News... “Oregon needs to do something,” Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association CEO Barb Hansen said. “We can’t be passive. We have nothing in our rules that prevents someone from starting a hospice where it’s not needed. Patients, regardless of where they live in Oregon, should have access to high quality care, and the state of Oregon can do something to help enhance that. Where we need the growth is in rural areas.”
From compliance to cultural conscience
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMFrom compliance to cultural consciencePharmaLive.com; by Adela King, Inizio Evoke; 12/1/25 If patients can’t see themselves in your ads, they won’t see themselves in your brand. ... But don’t mistake this as a call to diversify casting alone. It’s a call to dig deeper and connect with cultural relevance, not just appearance.
From WhatsApp chat to worldwide connection
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMFrom WhatsApp chat to worldwide connectionehospice; 11/25/25 When palliative care physician Ros Taylor reflected on the Global Palliative Doctors Network (GPDN) WhatsApp group, her words captured its essence — five guiding principles for a happier life: being connected, staying curious, continuing to learn, giving knowledge and support, and keeping the mind active. These principles lie at the heart of GPDN — a community built on connection, curiosity, and collective growth. What began as a simple WhatsApp chat among doctors has evolved into a global movement that transcends borders and brings together physicians dedicated to improving palliative care worldwide. [Click here for photo]
Approaching end-of-life discussions with hospital patients
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMApproaching end-of-life discussions with hospital patients Medscape; by Amanda Loudin; 12/2/25 ... Around 35% of Americans die in the hospital, which makes it particularly important that hospitalists are equipped to have end-of-life discussions with patients and their families. Yet many doctors come poorly prepared for these moments, leaving them uncomfortable when the conversations are necessary. “Most doctors receive training in how to deliver bad news surrounding a diagnosis, but that’s about it,” said Wyatt. “Doctors like cures and staving off death.” ... The issue is often compounded by the fact that patients and their families haven’t had these conversations, either, ...
Brené Brown and Adam Grant say the best leaders do this. Mediocre managers do the opposite
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMBrené Brown and Adam Grant say the best leaders do this. Mediocre managers do the opposite Fast Company; by Inc.; 11/22/25 Are you a 'learner' or a 'knower'? How can you tell if someone is a great leader? They always want to know more. They’re interested in mastery of a subject or skill. They ask great questions. And, as they find out more, they sometimes change their mind. They’re a “learner.” But these days, most CEOs and other leaders take the opposite approach. They think of themselves as “knowers.” They appear to have all the answers. That’s bad for them, their direct reports, and the organizations they lead.
Nurse executive graduate brings life to hospice care
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMNurse executive graduate brings life to hospice care Augusta University - JAGWire, Augusta, GA; by Nina Siso; 12/2/25 When someone says the word “hospice,” words like “illness” or “dying” might come to mind. But for Ashley Perkins, it’s more than that. “We bring life to the rest of the time you have. It’s about what’s important to you, and how we can help you with that,” Perkins said. Perkins is graduating from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Executive program through Augusta University’s College of Nursing. The program is designed exclusively for chief nursing officers, vice presidents of nursing and other nursing leaders aspiring to pursue executive-level nursing positions. Already a vice president of hospice services at a not-for-profit organization, Perkins pursued an advanced degree to be able to contribute more.
4 hospice buyers acquire Traditions Health
12/05/25 at 03:00 AM4 hospice buyers acquire Traditions Health Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 12/3/25 Traditions Health has been acquired by four hospice providers, each dividing the company’s assets across their geographic footprints. The Care Team, VitalCaring, LifeCare Home Health Family and Mission Healthcare have each purchased a portion of Traditions Health’s locations. Financial terms of these transactions are undisclosed. Traditions was formerly a portfolio company of the private equity firm Dorilton Capital Partners.
As Oregon mulls private equity hospice merger, lawmakers hear of grim financial logic
12/05/25 at 03:00 AMAs Oregon mulls private equity hospice merger, lawmakers hear of grim financial logic Willamette Week, Portland, OR; by Andrew Schwartz; 12/3/25 Last month’s presentation to a Oregon Senate health care committee came as a for-profit company seeks to assume management of the state’s largest home hospice network. ... The presentation, by Braun and other hospice industry experts, comes as the Oregon Health Authority weighs approval of a major transaction: As part of a multistate deal, Compassus, a for-profit company run in part by private equity interests, is seeking to take over management of home health and hospice assets of the nonprofit Providence Oregon, the state’s largest provider of such services.
The top ten thought leadership trends for 2026
12/05/25 at 02:00 AMThe top ten thought leadership trends for 2026 Forbes; by William Arruda; updated 12/1/25 Being a thought leader has become more complicated as the world of work evolves and technology integration accelerates. The volume of content keeps rising, audiences are becoming more discerning, and the way we show up as effective thought leaders is changing just as quickly. ... Consider these 10 trends as you develop your thought leadership plan for 2026.
Data book: Beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMData book: Beneficiaries dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid MEDPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commision) and MACPAC (Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission); December 2025 This data book is a joint project of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). The data book presents information on the demographic and other personal characteristics, expenditures, and health care utilization of individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid coverage. Dually eligible beneficiaries receive both Medicare and Medicaid benefits by virtue of their age or disability and low income. This population is diverse and includes individuals with multiple chronic conditions, physical disabilities, and cognitive impairments such as dementia, developmental disabilities, and mental illness. It also includes some individuals who are relatively healthy.
Hospice El Paso pediatric patient to spread joy with Toy Drive for local children
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMHospice El Paso pediatric patient to spread joy with Toy Drive for local children ABC KIVA-7, El Paso, TX; by Armando Ramirez; 12/1/25 7-year-old Kenia Marisol Huerta Medina, a participant of Hospice El Paso's Butterfly Program, has a wish to help others this holiday season. According to Hospice El Paso, Kenia is battling diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a cancer that affects the central nervous system to include the brain and spinal cord. As apart of her holiday wish, Kenia is asking for Christmas toys and other gifts for undeserved children in the El Paso region.
Aging is changing: Three demographic truths that should reshape our strategies
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMAging is changing: Three truths that should reshape our strategiesMcKnights Long-Term Care News; by
[Australia] Navigating grief in the aged care system
12/04/25 at 03:00 AM[Australia] Navigating grief in the aged care system
Hospice SLO County announces move to new location
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMHospice SLO County announces move to new location Paso Robles Daily News, Paso Robles, CA; by News Staff; 12/3/25 Hospice of San Luis Obispo County says its new location improves visibility and long-term stability. The new, smaller facility will continue to be known as the Dorothy D. Rupe Center. The name honors the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation and the legacy that helped establish the organization’s first permanent home in 2001. Hospice of San Luis Obispo County said the move reflects a step toward sustainability by providing a more visible and efficient space while maintaining its existing environment.
Things turn out best for people who ...
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMThings turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out. ~ John Wooden
Still complaining about compliance? Attackers love hearing that
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMStill complaining about compliance? Attackers love hearing that Forbes - Innovation - Cybersecurity; by Emil Sayegh; 12/1/25 Across industries, compliance frameworks are often misunderstood. Executives see cost. IT teams see checklists. Owners see audits, findings corrective actions. Whether it is NIST 800-171, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or SOC 2, the reaction is predictable. Another requirement. Another deadline. Another disruption. But the truth is that these frameworks have saved companies from ruin. They have reduced breach costs, protected consumers and patients, stabilized industries and prevented the collapse of trust systems that modern life depends on.
Accompanying Dad on his final journey: View from the treehouse
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMAccompanying Dad on his final journey: View from the treehouse Catholic Review; by Barb Arland-Fye; 12/1/25 Dad seemed preoccupied when we arrived at my parents’ home on a Saturday night in late September. Newly diagnosed with a fast-moving cancer, he had chosen to forgo chemotherapy for in-home hospice care, but “what-if” questions filled his mind. ... [Scroll ahead to hospice care at home.] We were determined to help Mom (and my siblings) accompany Dad on his final journey to heaven’s gate and we did, in his favorite space, a four-season room the grandkids affectionately named “The Treehouse” for its view of the woods. This is the room where Dad engaged in his favorite pastimes — reading and bonding with his kids and grandkids while urging on his beloved Minnesota Vikings, Gophers and other teams. ... The death rattle ceased and the quiet seemed deafening. Dad died at 6:40 a.m. Oct. 3, with my mom, Tim, and Steve and I at his side. We are grateful his suffering had ended but heartbroken to lose him. Sixty-seven years ago, Dad welcomed me into the world after an hours-long wait for Mom to give birth to their first child. I had the privilege of accompanying him on his journey out.
The role of Artificial Intelligence in palliative oncology: Zeroing in on hematologic malignancies
12/04/25 at 03:00 AMThe role of Artificial Intelligence in palliative oncology: Zeroing in on hematologic malignancies CancerNetwork - Oncology Journal; by Ram Prakash Thirugnanasambandam, MBBS, Ariana Bauer, MD, Christopher D’Angelo, MD; 12/3/25 AI revolutionizes palliative oncology by enhancing prognostication, symptom management, and personalized care for patients with hematologic malignancies. ... As AI becomes integrated into health care, it is vital that clinicians understand what it is and how it works. At its core, AI refers to computer systems designed to learn from data to help recognize patterns, make decisions, and support decision-making. ...
Transforming care: MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center receives $6 million gift from Marilyn V. Adams to expand lifesaving geriatric emergency program and comfort services
12/04/25 at 02:30 AMTransforming care: MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center receives $6 million gift from Marilyn V. Adams to expand lifesaving geriatric emergency program and comfort services PR Newswire, Laguna Hills, CA; by MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center; 12/2/25 MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center is honored to announce a landmark $6 million gift from the late Marilyn V. Adams, a former Laguna Woods resident and lifelong philanthropist. This extraordinary contribution will support palliative, hospice and geriatric emergency care, ensuring quality, compassionate care for patients who are seniors in need of emergent care or who have life-limiting illness—two vulnerable populations often overlooked.
The future of hospice care: Opportunities and challenges
12/04/25 at 02:00 AMThe future of hospice care: Opportunities and challenges Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Ira Byock and Cordt Kassner; 12/3/25 In this meaningful episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Cordt Kassner and renowned Hospice pioneer Dr. Ira Byock to explore why Hospice and Palliative Care matter now more than ever—especially during the holiday season, when reflection and connection take center stage.The conversation traces the evolution of Hospice, highlighting how its mission has expanded beyond end-of-life care to fostering true well-being for patients and families. Dr. Byock challenges long-held assumptions about Hospice, urging a reframing of the narrative to emphasize life completion, compassion, and the profound impact these services have on the broader healthcare landscape.