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Report indicates fewer Vermonters opting for hospice care
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMReport indicates fewer Vermonters opting for hospice care.WCAX-TV (Burlington, VT)November 29, 2023Burlington, VT—Many Vermonters with terminal illnesses aren’t taking advantage of a benefit that some medical professionals say could improve their end-of-life care. A new report this month from the Vermont Department of Health found the percentage of people using hospice has actually gone down after it had risen steadily for many years.
Lack of Awareness Challenging Palliative Care’s Plight in the Hospice VBID Landscape
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMLack of Awareness Challenging Palliative Care’s Plight in the Hospice VBID LandscapePalliative Care NewsDecember 1, 2023A main barrier to palliative care growth in the Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in is a lack of understanding of these services among beneficiaries, as well as inconsistent service delivery.
Medical City Healthcare buys Wise Health System, increasing D-FW footprint
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMMedical City Healthcare buys Wise Health System, increasing D-FW footprintDallas Morning NewsDecember 1, 2023Dallas-based Medical City Healthcare has again expanded in North Texas with the purchase of Wise Health System, bringing the health system giant to 19 in-patient hospitals. Medical City, a division of HCA Healthcare in Nashville, announced the acquisition Friday, nearly a year after word surfaced of discussions with the Decatur, Texas-based hospital system.
Nursing Home Occupancy ‘Disappointingly Flat’ in November but States’ Medicaid Rebasing Encouraging
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMNursing Home Occupancy ‘Disappointingly Flat’ in November but States’ Medicaid Rebasing EncouragingSkilled Nursing NewsDecember 1, 2023Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trusts specializing in post-acute care facilities experienced “disappointingly flat” occupancy rates in November, according to investment analysts. BMO Capital Market’s Juan Sanabria highlighted the challenges faced by skilled nursing facilities in maintaining growth, with market share loss to home health. ... In terms of REIT exposure and risks, the note pointed out that SNF coverage appeared to have bottomed out as occupancy and labor availability had improved. This trend is evident from recent quarterly earnings from several large publicly-traded REITs.
Together, New England College and hospitals aim to tackle nursing vacancies
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMTogether, New England College and hospitals aim to tackle nursing vacanciesNew Hampshire BulletinDecember 1, 2023The state’s health care industry had to get creative after the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing workforce shortages, doubling the vacancy rate for nurses and LNAs between 2019 and 2022, according to the New Hampshire Hospital Association. Employers offered generous signing bonuses and paid training. The state made it easier for out-of-state practitioners to get a New Hampshire license. A team of health care leaders developed 107 strategies to recruit and retain workers.
Walmart Reportedly Interested In Reviving Humana Deal Talks
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMWalmart Reportedly Interested In Reviving Humana Deal TalksHome Health Care NewsDecember 1, 2023Humana Inc. remained in the headlines Friday, this time after being linked to Walmart in potential deal talks.
Tomah Organizations Share $4+ Million Bequest
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMTomah Organizations Share $4+ Million Bequest.News ReleaseNovember 28, 2023Tomah, WI—Tomah Health, the Tomah Health Hospice Touch & Palliative Care program, the Tomah Public Library and Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter will share just over a $4 million gift commitment from a trust created by John and Velda Felton of Tomah and formerly of Warrens.
Connecticut’s nursing shortage is all about pay rates
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMConnecticut’s nursing shortage is all about pay ratesBy Latoya Hall, RN, and Heather Massicotte, RNCT MirrorDecember 1, 2023Like many other states across the United States, Connecticut is grappling with a severe shortage of nurses. Personally, we have both seen nurses leaving the bedside at alarming rates to find jobs in other states and even outside of healthcare. We are not alone in this observation. As dedicated healthcare professionals, we are proud to provide essential care to patients, but the financial strain is undeniable.[Editor’s Note: Both authors are candidates in the Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner program at Sacred Heart University’s College of Nursing, Fairfield, CT.]
UT Medical Center expanding palliative and hospice care in rural communities
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMUT Medical Center expanding palliative and hospice care in rural communitiesWVLT-TV (Knoxville, TN)November 30, 2023Knoxville, TN—November marks National Palliative and Hospice Care Month, two types of treatment that the University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Dr. Adam Tyson is passionate about. Now, the hospital is working to expand that care into other communities.
Today's Encouragement 12/2/23
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMBe kind. Everyone you meet is carrying a heavy burden. ~Ian MacLaren
Hospice patients, pets focus of Pet Peace of Mind, which has Vancouver branch
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMHospice patients, pets focus of Pet Peace of Mind, which has Vancouver branch
Salary increases, bonuses help to address nurse staffing challenges, hospice survey finds
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMSalary increases, bonuses help to address nurse staffing challenges, hospice survey finds
Providence posts $310M operating loss in Q3
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMProvidence posts $310M operating loss in Q3
Rosen, Barrasso, Baldwin, Fischer Pass Bipartisan Resolution Designating November 2023 as ‘‘National Hospice And Palliative Care Month”
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMRosen, Barrasso, Baldwin, Fischer Pass Bipartisan Resolution Designating November 2023 as ‘‘National Hospice And Palliative Care Month”
HCA to buy bankrupt Texas hospital
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMHCA to buy bankrupt Texas hospital
Hospice Providers Developing New Strategies for Recruitment, Retention
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMHospice Providers Developing New Strategies for Recruitment, Retention
Cleveland Clinic cuts operating loss to $14.9M in Q3
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMCleveland Clinic cuts operating loss to $14.9M in Q3
MedPAC Meeting 12/7/23
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMMedPAC Meeting 12/7-8/23.Register for the Thursday, December 7 afternoon session (1:30PM to 5:00PM) by clicking here. Topics covered include: Assessing payment adequacy and updating payments: Hospice services.Notable Mentions: Kim Neuman.
‘Tears streaming down my face’—New Chevy commercial hits home with Americans
12/02/23 at 04:00 AM‘Tears streaming down my face’—New Chevy commercial hits home with Americans
Dartmouth Health says it will not conduct more layoffs
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMDartmouth Health says it will not conduct more layoffs
CT presents draft settlement in YNHH-Prospect hospitals sale
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMCT presents draft settlement in YNHH-Prospect hospitals sale
Why Are Nonprofit Hospitals Focused More on Dollars Than Patients?
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMWhy Are Nonprofit Hospitals Focused More on Dollars Than Patients?
By the Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care, Hope Hospice to Complete Triple Merger
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMBy the Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care, Hope Hospice to Complete Triple Merger
Four Iowa care facilities added to federal watchlist of nursing homes
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMFour Iowa care facilities added to federal watchlist of nursing homes
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare attains highest level in We Honor Veterans program
12/02/23 at 04:00 AMLower Cape Fear LifeCare attains highest level in We Honor Veterans program