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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 Exec: Hamilton Medical Center CMO on incremental successes in change management
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMThe Exec: Hamilton Medical Center CMO on incremental successes in change management HealthLeaders; by Christopher Cheney; 10/13/25 In healthcare, attempts to make changes quickly at a grand scale are often unsuccessful, this CMO says. The primary element of success in change management is to pursue a strategy that emphasizes small and incremental changes, according to [Ricard Perez] the new CMO of Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. ... If you are going to be affecting people's daily work lives, your best bet for success is to make sure that those people have some representation at the table," Perez says. "Once you have stakeholders at the table, they can become advocates and catalysts for change because they will have an intricate understanding of why change needs to happen."
‘A good death’: How compassionate care helps people navigate the end of life
10/14/25 at 03:00 AM‘A good death’: How compassionate care helps people navigate the end of life YaleNews - Health & Medicine, New Haven, CT; by Meg Dalton; 10/13/25Palliative and hospice care both focus on improving the quality of life of people with serious illness. In a Q&A, Shelli Feder discusses the future of compassionate care in the U.S. — and what it means to have a “good death.” The hospice movement got its start in the United States right here in New Haven. In the late 1960s, former Yale School of Nursing (YSN) Dean Florence Schorske Wald attended a speech given by hospice pioneer, Dr. Cicely Saunders, at Yale School of Medicine. ...
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:
Ex-employee sued bankrupt SLO County hospice group 3 times. Here's why
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMEx-employee sued bankrupt SLO County hospice group 3 times. Here's whyMSN San Luis Obispo County, CA; 10/13/25 A former employee of Wilshire Health and Community Services filed three lawsuits against the organization in the past two years, accusing the now-bankrupt nonprofit of violating numerous labor laws including using unfair pay practices, gender-based discrimination and wrongful and retaliatory termination.
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:
[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.
New AI tools target providers looking to succeed in TEAM demo
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMNew AI tools target providers looking to succeed in TEAM demo Modern Healthcare; by Diane Eastabrook; 10/10/25 Key Takeaways
Dallas looks at hospice care, shelters and tiny homes as potential homeless solutions
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMDallas looks at hospice care, shelters and tiny homes as potential homeless solutionsThe Dallas Morning News; 10/8/25; by By María Ramos PachecoHospice house care, temporary shelters and tiny homes are all potential solutions coming to Dallas as the city looks for short- and long-term solutions to address homelessness. On Tuesday, the City Council’s homeless solutions committee held a special-called meeting to hear from three different organizations on their efforts to provide housing for the homeless in other cities and how this approach could be applied in Dallas... Chris Kulac, CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association, presented plans for the new hospice house for homeless individuals in Dallas... The hospice house will be a small, licensed assisted-living facility in the Wilson Historic District of Old East Dallas, offering five rooms for individuals requiring end-of-life care who have no home.
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
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter sees largest turnout for annual fundraiser walk
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMAlzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter sees largest turnout for annual fundraiser walk WABI-5, Bangor, ME; by Grace Bradley; 10/11/25 For more than two decades, folks have hit the streets of Bangor to help raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s. On Saturday, Maine’s chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association says they saw the largest crowd yet of about 400 people for their largest annual fundraiser. “We provide free care and support for families and community members walking through this disease, whether it’s Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. So what we do enables us to do everything for free. But we also take a portion of that money and put it towards research,” explains Kris Baker, Development Manager of Alzheimer’s Association Maine. Editor's Note: Do you support and partner with the Alzheimer's Association?
‘Lack of urgency’ a top cause of hospice admissions delays, industry consultants say
10/14/25 at 03:00 AM‘Lack of urgency’ a top cause of hospice admissions delays, industry consultants say McKnight Home Care; by Adam Healy; 10/9/25 Hospices’ delays in admitting patients can bog down operations and stifle growth. To avoid holdups, providers should act with urgency and prioritize outside-the-box thinking, industry consultants at Transcend Strategy Group recommended. ... Transcend Strategy Group recently released a new insights guide titled “Driving Sales and Admissions Success in Hospice Care.” The guide reveals hospice providers’ top reasons for admissions delays, the problems caused by these delays, and the strategies providers can use to clear bottlenecks. The insights guide noted that admissions delays are problematic for both providers and their clients. ... Hospices should get creative to solve admissions problems, Transcend’s experts agreed. Rather than look for a tool or technology to help speed up operations, look internally to identify practices that prevent care from being delivered, they said.
What we get wrong about death, according to end-of-life workers
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMWhat we get wrong about death, according to end-of-life workers Yahoo Lifestyle, originally appeared on HuffPost; by Monica Torres; 10/10/25 The one big thing that people have in common is that we all will die, and we likely will experience the death of someone we love, too. ... That’s why it can help to hear the insights of people who see death all the time, because understanding it now can help us better process grief about others and feel more at ease when thinking about our own mortality. ...
Mental healthcare delivery in palliative care: Patient and caregiver perspectives
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMMental healthcare delivery in palliative care: Patient and caregiver perspectives Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; by Mia Pattillo, Jeffers Guthrie, Molly Nowels, Maureen Ekwebelem, Karolina Sadowska, Milagros Silva, M Carrington Reid, Daniel Shalev; 10/8/25 ... Results: Participants described strong therapeutic relationships with palliative care clinicians, who offered informal mental health support through conversations, medication management, and referrals. ...Conclusions: Patients and caregivers view integrated mental healthcare as a valuable addition to palliative care. Integration models should include specialist mental health providers, address caregiver needs, and offer flexible delivery formats. Palliative care's transdiagnostic scope, interdisciplinary structure, and psychosocial orientation make it a strategic site for integrated care.
People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget ...
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMPeople will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou
Palliative care remains underused among young adults with advanced cancer in U.S.
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMPalliative care remains underused among young adults with advanced cancer in U.S. American Cancer Society, Chicago, IL; 10/10/25 Although palliative care use has increased over time among young adults with advanced cancers in the United States, new research led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that utilization still remains very low. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses. ... Researchers, led by Kewei (Sylvia) Shi, MPH, at the American Cancer Society, used the National Cancer Database to identify patients aged 18-39 who were newly diagnosed with stage-IV cancers. ... The study included a total of 76,666 patients. The percentage receiving any palliative care increased from 2.0% in 2010 to 4.8% in 2023.
Seasons Hospice hosts commemoration as it closes hospice house, forges ahead with in-home care
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMSeasons Hospice hosts commemoration as it closes hospice house, forges ahead with in-home care KTTC, Rochester, MN; by Caitlin Alexander; 10/10/25 Local nonprofit organization Seasons Hospice hosted a somber but significant moment on Friday as it commemorated its hospice house. After more than 25 years, Seasons Hospice is closing the doors of the hospice house, as it now shifts its focus to serving patients and families with in-home hospice care. “I had a hard time at first accepting that and getting beyond it, but I did,” one of the founders, Sarah Oehlke, said. “I’m very grateful that you have sustained our quality-of-care standards for all of the years.” “We have together provided comfort, dignity and compassion to countless families during life’s most poignant moments,” Board President Dawn Beck said. ... Seasons Hospice previously spoke about a declining census at the hospice house, especially in recent years, noting the shift toward people wishing to spend their final days in their homes with loved ones.Editor's Note: This Seasons Hospice is in Rochester, Minnesota; not to be confused with other hospice organizations throughout the nation with "seasons" in its name. They gave their hospice house both a "good life" and "a good death." We draw attention to the shift they described "toward people wishing to spend their final days in their homes with loved ones," and will continue to be on the lookout for similar trends. To quote from an ancient poet, "To everything there is a season ..." We wish Seasons Hospice well through its continued transitions.
Aveanna ‘not a buyer of hospices’ due to high multiples
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMAveanna ‘not a buyer of hospices’ due to high multiples Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 10/10/25 Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) is hungry for acquisitions, but hospice transactions are likely not on the menu. Aveanna’s expanding hospice and home health business has largely included a focus on organic growth and tuck-ins across its existing geographic markets. Acquisitions could make up a larger portion of its strategy on the near horizon, according to CEO Jeff Shaner. The company has been less active on the M&A front in recent years, taking a cautious approach to growth, he previously indicated. However, the company is not in the market for hospices due to high valuations in the space compared to other health care sectors like home health or private duty services.
The 5 leadership skills that AI will never replace (and how you can harness them)
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMThe 5 leadership skills that AI will never replace (and how you can harness them) Fast Company; by Alexis Zahner; 10/3/25 Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. It’s reshaping industries, expediting innovation, and shifting how we work at unprecedented speed. For many leaders and employees alike, that reality sparks an uneasy question: if AI can do my work, where does that leave me? The answer lies not in competing with AI, but in doubling down on what makes us distinctly, and irreplaceably, human. ... Here are five leadership skills that AI will never replace, and how you can harness them to stay future-ready:
CFO tenures at the 10 largest health systems
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMCFO tenures at the 10 largest health systems Becker's Hospital Review; by Andrew Cass; 10/9/25 Healthcare CFOs’ tenures last an average of 4.7 years, according to a September report from Crist Kolder Associates. Here are the tenures of the CFOs at the 10 largest health systems in the U.S. (Health system size is determined by the number of hospitals, based on organizational data as of December.)
Care that never gives up - in honour of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMCare that never gives up - in honour of World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 The Morung Express; by Dr. Victoria Seb, MBBS, PDGDM, FIPM; 10/10/25 Quoting the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, himself : ‘To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always’, these timeless words echo deeply the realm of palliative care, reminding us that the heart of healthcare lies not only in curing disease but in easing suffering and preserving dignity. The World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2025 theme “Achieving the Promise: Universal Access to Palliative Care” calls to action for communities, healthcare systems and policy makers to ensure that palliative care is not a privilege but a universal right – accessible to every person, everywhere. ... In an era marked by medical advancement and increased life expectancy, the demand for holistic, compassionate care at the end of life has never been greater. Yet, despite its proven benefits, access to palliative care remains limited worldwide. The need for palliative care is urgent and growing, especially as populations age and chronic diseases become more prevalent.
Elite Hospice observes official grand opening
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMElite Hospice observes official grand opening The Light and Champion, Center, TX; by News Staff; 10/9/25 On Tuesday, Sep. 30, Elite Hospice and Palliative Care were officially welcomed to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting event hosted at A Pineywoods Home Health Care located in Center at 919 Nacogdoches Highway. Elite Hospice and Palliative Care is a sister company of the A Pineywoods group and provides end-of-life care for patients in East Texas.
Tri Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick undergoes $3M+ remodel
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMTri Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick undergoes $3M+ remodel Fox11-41, Kennewick, WA; by Eli Kern; 10/9/25 The Tri Cities Chaplaincy is undergoing a significant remodel, with a budget of more than $3 million. The hospice center, which has been serving the community since the early 1990s, is getting a much-needed upgrade. Laurie Jackson, CEO of Tri Cities Chaplaincy, shared her gratitude for the community’s continuous support. “We could not have built this in the first place were it not for community partnerships,” said Jackson. The hospice center has been providing care for 30 years, offering families a chance to be present with their loved ones rather than acting as caregivers. Jackson expressed appreciation for individuals like Tom Halazon, the former executive director who played a crucial role in the original project back in 1993.