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4 phrases successful leaders intentionally use to motivate their teams

02/07/25 at 03:00 AM

4 phrases successful leaders intentionally use to motivate their teams Forbes; by Dr. Cheryl Robinson; 2/1/25 ... Great leaders understand that their words can shape company culture, influence behavior and impact employee engagement; it’s about delivering messages with clarity and intent. The tone, phrasing and timing of communication can energize a team or deflate morale. A well-placed word of encouragement can spark motivation, while careless criticism can hinder progress. Whether providing constructive feedback or navigating tough conversations, leaders who speak with intention create a culture where employees feel valued and driven to contribute their best. ... 4 Phrases Successful Leaders Use:

CareFirstNY announces the loss of beloved CEO, Tali Sutton

02/07/25 at 03:00 AM

CareFirstNY announces the loss of beloved CEO, Tali Sutton CareFirstNY, Painted Post, NY; 2/5/26 It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Tali Sutton, CEO of CareFirstNY, experienced a sudden and unexpected medical emergency on Monday, February 3. True to her giving spirit, she is an organ donor and will pass along her final gift of life to others in need. Tali’s belief in CareFirstNY, her authenticity, and her friendship created a bright light that united many people across our region. As a leader, Tali instilled a passionate culture of understanding, positivity, and trust that will be deeply missed. ... CareFirstNY’s patient care services will remain uninterrupted at this time; we will share additional information as available and appropriate. For those who would like to make a contribution to Tali’s memory, please visit our Donation Page for more information.

Carlos T. Graveran to Lead Bridginglife as Assistant Vice President of Hospice and Palliative Care Services

02/07/25 at 03:00 AM

Carlos T. Graveran to Lead Bridginglife as Assistant Vice President of Hospice and Palliative Care ServicesNewswise press release; by LifeBridge Health; 2/3/25[Maryland] BridgingLife, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality palliative and hospice services, today announced that Carlos T. Graveran will join the organization as assistant vice president of Hospice and Palliative Care Services, effective February 10. Previously known as Carroll Hospice, BridgingLife is a nationally recognized hospice program that has been providing end-of-life and palliative care services for nearly 40 years.

How can we cultivate happiness in medicine?

02/06/25 at 03:10 AM

How can we cultivate happiness in medicine? The Hospitalist; by Nikhil Sood, MD and Marjorie Bessel, MD; 2/3/25 Burnout has led to early physician retirements and clinicians leaving the profession, resulting in an unprecedented physician shortage and access challenges. This jeopardizes our ability to meet the community’s needs and fulfill our mission of making healthcare more accessible to improve quality of life. The question is, how can we, as a healthcare system, tackle this issue head-on? ... The CHIM strategy is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach, driven by clinicians, that supports wellness from an individual and organizational perspective. ... The six dimensions of the strategy include the following:

4 critical mistakes to avoid during your workday project

02/06/25 at 03:00 AM

4 critical mistakes to avoid during your workday project Becker's Hospital Review; In collaboration with Healthcare IT Leaders; 2/3/25 The success of a Workday implementation doesn’t just hinge on technology but on people. According to recent research, up to 80% of digital transformation initiatives fail. ... For organizations looking to avoid these pitfalls, here are four critical staffing mistakes to avoid as outlined in our Workday Resource Planning & Staffing Guide:

'It's not about technology or dashboards': What health systems need from IT execs next

02/06/25 at 03:00 AM

'It's not about technology or dashboards': What health systems need from IT execs next Becker's Health IT; by Laura Dyrda; 2/4/25 Health system IT leaders are entering a new era of leadership amid transformational technology platform purchases, artificial intelligence integration and cybersecurity advancements. But being the most technically proficient no longer guarantees leaders the top role. ... Healthcare IT leaders can become distracted by the bells and whistles of new technology and move forward without considering the patient experience. ... Staying close to the health system's mission is critical for IT leaders, and [Christopher Hutchins, senior vice president and chief data and analytics officer at Lifepoint Health] ties the technology back to patient care. He prioritizes his teammates and colleagues, listening carefully to what they need. Notable mentions: James Forrester, Chief Technology Officer at University of Rochester (NY) Medical Center; Donna Roach, CIO of University of Utah Health; and Christopher Hutchins, senior vice president and chief data and analytics officer at Lifepoint Health

Francis formally appointed Community Hospice CEO

02/06/25 at 03:00 AM

Francis formally appointed Community Hospice CEO Oakdale Leader, Oakdale, CA; Press Release; 2/5/25 Community Hospice and Health Services (CHHS) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Mathew Francis as President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective Feb. 1, 2025. Francis assumed the Interim CEO role in October 2024. As President/CEO, Francis is responsible for the overall and day to day operations of all aspects of Community Hospice and Health Services, and its affiliate organizations, Community Hospice and Health Services Foundation, and CHI Management, Inc. ... Community Hospice and Health Services (CHHS) is a nonprofit, community-based agency, serving the greater Central Valley since 1979.

What leaders can learn from the California wildfires

02/06/25 at 02:00 AM

What leaders can learn from the California wildfires Modern Healthcare; by Robert Stone, CEO of City of Hope, Duarte, CA; 1/31/25 When wildfires threatened City of Hope comprehensive cancer center near Los Angeles in recent weeks, hundreds of our leaders and staff – many with homes in the path of the blaze – rushed to campus at 2:30 in the morning to prepare to evacuate more than 200 hospitalized cancer patients. City of Hope, one of the largest research and treatment organizations in the U.S., cares for people with highly complex medical conditions. On the night the wildfires threatened our campus, our patients included people receiving CAR-T immunotherapy, novel clinical trials, and undergoing bone marrow transplants. ... Our healthcare partners in the region were also impacted by wildfires in varying ways. Every health system we spoke with prioritized the safety of not only their own patients and staff but ours as well. ... What stands out from this middle-of-the-night experience and the days that followed are important lessons that can only emerge from an organization where people are deeply connected to the mission.

Too much, too fast: Constant change creating corporate burnout

02/06/25 at 01:50 AM

Too much, too fast: Constant change creating corporate burnout Global Finance; by Bill HInchberger; 2/4/25 Change fatigue can strain employees and organizations, and it is getting worse. To reduce the harm, companies are turning to more thoughtful, gradual strategies. ... Hardly a fad pushed by human resources, the phenomenon known as “change fatigue” can affect the bottom line through workforce churn, reduced ability of workers to adapt to further change, and lower productivity. ... Whether adopting new technologies or reacting to external change, many if not most companies appear to be in a constant state of flux. Over 75% of corporations revamp their business model every two to five years, according to a study by WalkMe, a San Franciso-based software-as-a-service firm... Major initiatives tend to favor faster speed and larger scope. Yet there are signs that more gradual solutions might be more effective and less traumatic.

Man pleads guilty in connection with $17m Medicare hospice fraud and home health care fraud schemes

02/05/25 at 02:00 AM

Man pleads guilty in connection with $17m Medicare hospice fraud and home health care fraud schemes Office of Public Affairs - U.S. Department of Justice; Press Release; 2/3/25A California man pleaded guilty today to health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering in connection with a years-long scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $17 million through sham hospice companies and his home health care company. According to court documents, Petros Fichidzhyan, 43, of Granada Hills, engaged in a scheme with others to operate a series of sham hospice companies. Fichidzhyan, along with co-schemers, impersonated the identities of foreign nationals to use as the purported owners of the hospices — including using the identities to open bank accounts and sign property leases — and submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for hospice services that were not medically necessary and not provided. In submitting the false claims, Fichidzhyan and his co-schemers also misappropriated the identifying information of doctors ... [Click on the title's link to continue reading.]

How to build a company culture that sticks

02/04/25 at 03:00 AM

How to build a company culture that sticks HR Brew; by Mikaela Cohen; 1/30/25 Figuring out how to craft a company culture can sometimes feel like figuring out what to eat for dinner. What you have isn’t working ..., creating something from scratch is a lot of work ..., so you end up going with the quick-and-easy fix ... Perhaps there’s a better solution for HR pros trying to build a company culture that sticks with employees ... HR leaders from SiriusXM, Fanatics, Aveanna Healthcare, and DailyPay shared their strategies for creating a strong company culture, especially during times of change and uncertainty.

Organic growth top of mind for hospice providers in 2025

02/04/25 at 02:30 AM

Organic growth top of mind for hospice providers in 2025Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 1/31/25 Hospices in 2025 are laser-focused on organic growth rather than other tactics like acquisitions. Among 112 hospice professionals who responded to the 2024 Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase, 60% said that expanding current locations would be the growth tactic they plan to use the most during 2025. About 64% of the respondents were c-suite leaders, VPs and directors. “Organic growth remains a top priority for providers, with 60% of respondents focusing on expanding within their existing locations,” the survey report indicated. “Referrals from senior living and assisted living facilities, hospital systems and palliative care programs are also expected to significantly drive growth.”

New report details hospice industry outlook for 2025

02/04/25 at 02:00 AM

New report details hospice industry outlook for 2025 PR Newswire, Cleveland, OH; by WTWH Media; 1/30/25 Hospice News, a WTWH Media publication, is pleased to announce the results of its annual outlook survey on the state of the hospice and palliative care markets. Conducted in collaboration with home-based care EHR leader Homecare Homebase, the survey compiles the views of more than 100 industry professionals to uncover the key factors defining the hospice landscape in 2025. Responses come from a range of provider representatives, including owners, operators, C-suite executives, managers and staff. In summary, respondents indicated:

Special Series: Betty Ferrell

02/03/25 at 02:00 AM

Special Series: Betty Ferrell Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; 1/25, reposted in our newsletter from our Saturday Research Issue, 2/1/25 [A wonderful collection of articles honoring Betty Ferrell, including:]

Does confronting mortality make our lives more meaningful? | The Ethical Life podcast

01/31/25 at 03:00 AM

Does confronting mortality make our lives more meaningful? | The Ethical Life podcast SC Now, Florence, SC; podcast hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada; 1/29/25 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss how our awareness of mortality shapes the way we live. Kyte begins by discussing how ancient philosophers, particularly the Stoics, believed we should keep death constantly in mind, [helping] us avoid self-deception about our mortality and the tendency to become overly attached to material possessions and markers of success. Later, the hosts discuss how major religions have grappled with the question of what happens after death. ... Rada and Kyte share their personal reflections on mortality. ... Kyte says he ponders it daily, not in a morbid way, but to remind himself to use his finite time wisely. They discuss how people near the end of life often shift their priorities to relationships, forgiveness and small joys.

Reflection on the Potomac River Crash

01/31/25 at 03:00 AM

Reflection on the Potomac River Crash Hospice & Palliative Care Today; by Joy Berger, Editor in Chief; 1/30/25We are absorbing unfolding news about Thursday night’s tragic plane and helicopter crash at the Potomac River. As with many of you, I’m flooded with memories of flying in and out of this same airport: gazing out the plane’s window to delight in DC’s historic sites; delighting in the diversity of my fellow travelers and whatever their stories might be. Many of these Washington DC trips were to be with our hospice and palliative colleagues at the (then) NHPCO Conferences or other related meetings. Today, I’m grateful for our safe journeys then. Today, I hope for renewed connections: the joy of each person’s unique life-journey; the relationships we’ve developed in moments at meetings, meals, and follow-up communications; the sacredness of this profound work we are privileged to share. And—with these current Potomac River tragic deaths—we are reminded of icy currents of own traumatic losses. For me, I’m struck with the pains of a beloved family in my childhood’s home church, whose adult son was killed in the 1982 Potomac River plane crash; with the heart-wrenching death of my grandfather when he was killed by a drunk driver; and more. For you? As news continues to unfold, may we treasure anew the unknown measure of our time on this earth. Of our connections with each other—whatever our differences—profit or nonprofit, political, and more. May we sensitively tune into the life-altering traumas carried within those we serve—and the healing compassion we can give. Humbly, Joy

The Handbook of LGBTQIA-inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care, 2nd edition

01/31/25 at 03:00 AM

The Handbook of LGBTQIA-inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care, 2nd edition Review in Ageing & Society, published online by Cambridge University Press; book authored by Kimberly D. Acquavia, review authored by Luis Stoisser; 1/23/25 The Handbook of LGBTQIA-inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care is a comprehensive guide to providing inclusive palliative and hospice care to everyone, regardless of their self-identification. Following the author's belief that LGBTQIA+ hospice and palliative care requires change at three levels - individual, institutional and systemic - the book extends state-of-the-art palliative and hospice practices (US focused) by including LGBTQIA+ perspectives. Such a rethinking educates hospice and palliative care practitioners on how to provide person-centered care, how to be self-reflexive on a daily basis and how to handle their own stereotypes and stigmas. [This book is available via Columbia University Press and Amazon.]

3 things leaders should prioritize in 2025

01/31/25 at 02:00 AM

3 things leaders should prioritize in 2025World Economic Forum; by Madeleine North; 1/28/25 At the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025, what did leaders from different industries view as the priorities for the coming year? Over the course of the event, cooperation and adaptability emerged as key themes for addressing challenges in a rapidly evolving global landscape. ... Here are three lessons for the year ahead from seven leaders in their field.

The iatrogenic consequences of medicalising grief: Resetting the research agenda

01/30/25 at 03:00 AM

The iatrogenic consequences of medicalising grief: Resetting the research agenda Sociology of Health & Illness: by Sarah Gurley-Green, Lisa Cosgrove, Milutin Kostic, Lauren Koa, and Susan McPherson; published 11/28/25, distributed via Evermore 1/28/25When the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published in 2013, there was a firestorm of controversy about the elimination of the bereavement exclusion. Proponents of this change and of the proposed “complicated grief” designation believed that this change would help clinicians recognise major depression in the context of recent bereavement. Other researchers and clinicians have raised concerns about medicalising grief. In 2022 “prolonged grief disorder” (PGD) was officially included in the DSM-5-TR in the trauma- and stressor-related disorders section. ... As human rights activists have argued, bereavement support is an inalienable human right, one that is centered on the right to health and well-being, for “bereavement health is as intrinsic to our humanity as any other aspect of health and citizenship” (Macaskill 2022). That is why there are increasing calls for investing in bereavement as a public good and for “cultivat[ing] a bereavement-conscious workforce.” (Lichtenthal et al. 2024, e273). As Lichtenthal notes, it is not only clinicians but also institutions and systems that must “shift bereavement care from an afterthought to a public health priority.”Editor's note: "Iatrogenic" refers to unintentional consequences/condition from a medical intervention. In the hospice context, this means bereavement/grief from the hospice death. How many patients do you serve? The CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation identify "bereavement" and/or "grief" 155 times. What priority do you give to bereavement care before, at and after your patients' deaths?

Carlsberg A/S: Supplier & licensee Code of Conduct

01/30/25 at 03:00 AM

Carlsberg A/S: Supplier & licensee Code of Conduct MarketScreener Blog; by the Carlsberg Group; 1/28/25 ... As a UN Global Compact signatory, we are committed to its four pillars: human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. The Code aligns with international stand- ards, such as the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles, the Base Code of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), the principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and ISO 14001. [Click on the title's link for the sample "Code of Conduct."]Editor's note: What ethics policies do you have in place for the suppliers and other vendors with whom you partner? How does this sample Code of Conduct align--or not--with your organization's ethics and conduct?

What can we learn from the dying?

01/29/25 at 03:00 AM

What can we learn from the dying? Newscastle's News Letter Journal (NLJ), Newcastle, WY; by Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD; 1/26/25 For the last five years, I have had the great privilege of serving my local health system as Medical Director for Home Hospice. Every week I sit in a meeting with the multidisciplinary caretakers on this team ... Patients facing their own deaths want to talk about their lives. Our staff frequently tries to facilitate what they call a “life review” in which a patient can openly talk about their childhood, family, career, service, and sometimes their regrets. This is therapeutic for the dying patient and their loved ones. ... I have recently thought about this particular human need – to reflect and remember one’s life. I take this as a reminder to both seek those stories from my own loved ones (I wish I had asked my grandmother more questions about her life) and, perhaps, to tell and write about the things in my own life I would want to be remembered after I am gone. For if there is another thing I’ve learned serving patients on hospice, it is that my death is also inevitable; but, I think, life’s finality is what gives it beauty and meaning.

AHHC joins other state hospice advocates in legal challenge to Special Focus Program

01/27/25 at 03:00 AM

AHHC joins other state hospice advocates in legal challenge to Special Focus Program The Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHCNC); Press Release; 1/23/25The Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHCNC) has joined a multi-state coalition of hospices and hospice associations in challenging the federal government's implementation of the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP), deeming it unlawful and arbitrary. The challengers are seeking a preliminary injunction to halt the SFP, citing patient safety concerns, misrepresentation of compliance records, and jeopardized access to high-quality end-of-life care. Congress directed CMS to establish the SFP to enhance enforcement for noncompliance hospices, but the Final Rule includes unrelated measures, heavily relying on survey data and other information not related to hospices’ compliance with Medicare requirements. Tim Rogers, President and CEO of AHHCNC, states: "The approach CMS uses disadvantages well-established hospices and ignores Congress’s intent." [Click on the title's link to continue reading.]

Jan. 27, 2025, International Holocaust Remembrance Day [link 1]--paired with--A little-known story about a Jewish refugee and Cicely Saunders [link 2]

01/27/25 at 03:00 AM

Remembering the Holocaust with little-known story about a Jewish refugee and Cicely Saunders: Honoring the International Holocaust Remembrance Day - 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

The number 1 mistake people make when trying to live a meaningful life with zero regrets, from a hospice doctor

01/27/25 at 02:00 AM

The number 1 mistake people make when trying to live a meaningful life with zero regrets, from a hospice doctor NBC 7 San Diego, CA; by Dr. Jordan Grumet; 1/24/25... As a hospice doctor, I spend a lot of time with people facing the end of their lives. I've seen firsthand why this belief can lead to anxiety in up to 91% of people at some point in their lives. My response is always the same: You don't find purpose — you create it. It's not about stumbling upon a fully formed sense of purpose. Instead, it's about identifying the inklings in your life that light you up. I call them "purpose anchors" — and they're clues you can use to build a meaningful life with few or no regrets. ...

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