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What’s next for COOs?

04/02/25 at 03:00 AM

What’s next for COOs? Becker's Hospital Review; by Kelly Gooch; 3/26/25 The health system C-suite continues to evolve, as organizations streamline leadership by eliminating or combining roles, and by restructuring leadership teams amid industry headwinds. Against this backdrop, the COO role is also changing, with leaders taking on more strategic responsibilities while continuing to oversee day-to-day operations across their systems. In conversations with Becker’s, Eric Stevens, COO of Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health, and Rick Majzun, president and COO of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, discussed how they are balancing this growing scope and where the COO role fits in the modern C-suite. [Continue reading ...] 

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Hospice of the Chesapeake leader aims to think outside the box on hospice, palliative care

04/02/25 at 03:00 AM

Hospice of the Chesapeake leader aims to think outside the box on hospice, palliative care McKnights Home Care; podcast by Liza Berger with Rachel Jordan; 3/27/25 As the director of legislative affairs and advocacy at Hospice of the Chesapeake, the largest independent not-for-profit hospice provider in the state of Maryland, Rachel Jordan strives to treat the patient and not the disease. This helps explain why she worries less about the line between “curative” and “noncurative” care and more about whether a particular treatment helps to make a patient feel more comfortable. Jordan spoke to McKnight’s Home Care about her views of hospice and palliative care for a Newsmakers podcast. [Continue to the podcast ...]

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Niagara Hospice to offer free community presentation for National Healthcare Decisions Day

04/02/25 at 03:00 AM

Niagara Hospice to offer free community presentation for National Healthcare Decisions Day Niagara Frontier Publications; Press Release; 3/28/25 April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is a day set aside to educate and empower individuals to discuss and document their end-of-life health care wishes. Niagara Hospice invites the community to attend the free presentation, “Advance Care Planning: Advance Directives for Health Care,” ... Advance care planning includes advance directives like health care proxies, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and living wills. Advance directives help to ensure end-of-life care wishes are followed if one is unable to make necessary decisions for themselves. [Continue reading ...]Editor's note: For more information about National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), explor The Conversation Project, at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. 

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St. Croix Hospice opens 10 new locations in first quarter 2025

04/02/25 at 02:00 AM

St. Croix Hospice opens 10 new locations in first quarter 2025 The LaGrange Daily News, Oakdale, MN; PR Newswire; 4/1/25 St. Croix Hospice continued its growth in the first quarter of 2025 with the opening of 10 additional branches across five states. The new locations include:

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The blind side of leadership: Toxic positivity in workplace culture

04/02/25 at 01:30 AM

The blind side of leadership: Toxic positivity in workplace culture Forbes; by Tracy Lawrence; 3/26/25 A surprising number of leaders are unaware of toxic positivity, even as they unwittingly cultivate it. It’s understandable, but toxic positivity isn't just a cultural nuisance – it's a serious strategic liability. When organizations prioritize "feeling good" over honest communication, they lose the ability to address emerging problems, identify market shifts, and leverage their teams' full capabilities. In my experience coaching executives across industries, I've observed that the most successful organizations aren't those with the fewest problems – they're the ones where issues can be safely identified and addressed before they become crises. [Continue reading ...]

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What to know about palliative and hospice care

04/01/25 at 03:00 AM

What to know about palliative and hospice care Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ); by Liz Seegert; 3/28/25 ... [Palliative care] is fundamental to health and human dignity and is a basic human right, according to the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard.  When reporting on serious illnesses, journalists can help demystify palliative care and encourage more people in need to take advantage of it by clearly explaining the differences, and benefits, and incorporating anecdotes to further illustrate how these types of care make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. [Continue reading ...] Editor's note: Share this article--written for health care journalists--with your communications and marketing leadership, with your community newspapers' journalists, and your employee/volunteer educators. Too often, new hospice/palliative care employees at all levels of roles and responsibilities begin their roles without clear knowledge, comprehension, and application of distinctions between standard healthcare, palliative care, and hospice care.  

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Paint and sip event held to honor watercolorist Paul St. Denis

03/31/25 at 03:20 AM

Paint and sip event held to honor watercolorist Paul St. Denis The Gazette, Medina, OH; by Sara Crawford; 3/292/25 Easels, paint palettes and paintbrushes lined the activity room tables at the Echelon of Medina on Thursday as family, friends and staff members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of watercolorist Paul St. Denis. St. Denis received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art and a Master of Arts from Kent State University. He then taught at the Cleveland Institute of Art for 27 years while also teaching at other schools. Now, St. Denis lives in the Spencer House Memory Care Neighborhood at the Echelon of Medina, where he also is cared for by Turas Hospice. Jessica Hine, Echelon’s activity director and Turas’ volunteer coordinator, said Turas Hospice held Thursday’s event with its sole focus on St. Denis and his watercoloring career. “Turas Hospice wants to stand out as a hospice company and do more special things for the hospice patients,” Hine said.  [Continue reading ...]

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Foster Funeral Home helps Friends of Hospice provide children’ grief coping books to Hannibal, Mexico libraries

03/31/25 at 03:15 AM

Foster Funeral Home helps Friends of Hospice provide children’ grief coping books to Hannibal, Mexico libraries Oswego County Today, Fulton, NY; 3/28/25 Foster Funeral Home has partnered with the Friends of Hospice in Oswego County (FOHOC) , to expand their program of offering books at local libraries to help children coping with grief and loss, said Klara Stellingwerf, manager, Foster Funeral Home. FOHOC launched the program in January by donating these books to the Oswego, Fulton and Pulaski public libraries, said Elena Twiss, FOHOC executive director. “Foster Funeral Home has helped us expand this program by donating these books to Hannibal public library and FOHOC donated them to the Mexico public library. ... There are book options for ages zero to eighteen-plus, and one of the books is even for adults to help assist parents in talking to their children about loss.”

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Home health, hospice location announces closure

03/31/25 at 03:00 AM

Home health, hospice location announces closureThe Standard, Excelsior Springs, MO; 3/27/25Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) announces the difficult decision to discontinue its Home Health and Hospice Services, effective April 30.This decision comes after a thorough review of operations and an assessment of ways to best allocate resources to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community.“Our priority has always been to provide high-quality care to our patients,” said ESH Chief Executive Officer Kristen DeHart. 

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Hosparus celebrates social workers' impact on healing

03/31/25 at 02:00 AM

Hosparus celebrates social workers' impact on healingCorydon Democrat; 3/26/25 Hosparus Health Southern Indiana offers comprehensive grief support services to help individuals heal from loss in a caring and understanding environment. While recognizing National Social Work Month, Hosparus celebrates the compassionate guidance of its social workers and grief counselors who support individuals and families during their most difficult moments. Editor's note: Today's the last day of March as Social Worker month. You still have time to thank your all-important social workers. For more, see our post Social Media Toolkit for Social Work Month 2025. And, appreciation and recognition is not limited to the month of March. It needs to be alive and well all year long. 

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10 top health system workplaces, per USA Today

03/28/25 at 03:10 AM

10 top health system workplaces, per USA TodayBecker's Hospital Review; by Giles Bruce; 3/21/25Ten health systems were named top workplaces March 21 by USA Today and human resources technology company Energage. The Top Workplaces USA 2025 list was determined using Energage’s confidential employee engagement surveys and participating company benchmarks that take into account years of workplace culture research.Here are the health systems that ranked in the top 100 among organizations with 2,500-plus employees:

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Mitchell Hospice House celebrates upcoming grand opening

03/28/25 at 03:00 AM

Mitchell Hospice House celebrates upcoming grand opening KTIV-4 News, Sioux City, IA; by Acacia Phillips; 3/25/25 ... On Tuesday, Mitchell Hospice House celebrated its grand opening, which is less than a week away. At the celebration, members of the community had the opportunity to tour the facility. ... Mitchell Hospice House has a total of 9 rooms. ... They also have rooms for family members so they can be close to their loved ones. The goal is to provide a space for those who need that end-of-life care but want a place that feels like home. They officially open next Monday, March 31. [Contintue reading ...]

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AGG, New Day’s Bill Dombi: Hospices’ ‘vibrant evolutionary path’ spurs legal growing pains

03/28/25 at 02:15 AM

AGG, New Day’s Bill Dombi: Hospices’ ‘vibrant evolutionary path’ spurs legal growing pains  Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 3/26/25 Today’s hospice landscape is reaching a pivotal point of evolutionary growth that has come with increased oversight as regulators seek to curb fraudulent activity in the space, according to Bill Dombi, senior counsel for the law firm Arnall Golden Gregory (AGG). ... He previously served as president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for 38 years prior to its affiliation with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in 2023 and was heavily involved in the establishment of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. ... [Dombi:] "... Hospice has been a very vibrant part of the health care world for quite a while now, but I think its energy levels are at an all-time high right now. And that’s energy levels in terms of not just public awareness and utilization of the services, but also the gained respect of recognizing that hospice is not a cottage industry anymore. Some people might label it as growing pains. I call it more of an evolution that naturally seems to occur in any field and in any organization."  [Continue reading ...]

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The Healing of America with T.R. Reid

03/28/25 at 02:00 AM

The Healing of America with T.R. Reid TCNtalks Podcast; podcast by Chris Comeaux with T.R. Reid; 3/26/25 In this episode of TCN Talks, host Chris Comeaux interviews NY Times bestselling author T. R. Reid.  They discuss T. R. Reid’s experiences and insights from researching healthcare systems around the world, particularly focusing on the need for universal coverage and the various models of healthcare delivery. ... This is a great listen as the U.S. spends more on healthcare, yet we are not even in the top 10 in the world.  It’s hard to make one aspect of healthcare successful, like Hospice and Palliative Care, if the broader ecosystem it resides in is flawed and unsustainable.  Join us; this is very timely.

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Daughter embraces mom’s hospice journey

03/27/25 at 03:00 AM

Daughter embraces mom’s hospice journey City Sun Times, Phoenix, AZ; by Lin Sue Flood; 3/25/25 As a nurse, Robin Benton is used to caring for people who are ill. But it’s different when your mother is the one who is sick. Her mom, Charlotte Brewer, a former nurse herself, has multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer. In March 2024, the 80-year-old Valley resident decided to stop curative treatments in favor of comfort care with Hospice of the Valley, where she worked for over 10 years, before retiring in 2007. ... Charlotte’s Hospice of the Valley nurse, Kelly Langston, admires the way the family is living this stage of life with great intention, creating new ways to deepen their love for each other. “They came up with an idea for a hug shirt,” shared Kelly. “Everyone in the family painted their arms then took turns hugging each other — stamping an imprint of encircled arms on the shirts. It’s a way to feel each other’s hugs even when they aren’t together.” [Continue reading ...]

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Medicare and 24-hour in-home hospice care​: Is it covered?

03/27/25 at 02:00 AM

Medicare and 24-hour in-home hospice care​: Is it covered?Healthline; Medically reviewed by Shilpa Amin, MD, CAQ, FAAFP and written by Mandy French; 3/25/25... Medicare offers hospice coverage for beneficiaries. However, there are certain eligibilities and guidelines that they must meet. ...

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Family Hospice welcomes Charles Hall as new Chief Executive Officer

03/26/25 at 03:10 AM

Family Hospice welcomes Charles Hall as new Chief Executive Officer EIN Presswire, Atlanta, GA; by BPR International; 3/11/25Family Hospice is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles (Charlie) Hall as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished career in healthcare leadership, Hall brings a wealth of experience in driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and strategic innovation to Family Hospice. “We are thrilled to welcome Charlie to Family Hospice,” said Mark Kimsey, chairman of the board and founder of Family Hospice. “His proven track record of leadership, team development, and strategic growth will be instrumental as we continue to expand our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality hospice care to the communities we serve.” "I  am honored to join Family Hospice and to work alongside such a skilled and dedicated team,” said Hall.  [Continue reading ...]

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Healthy Colorado: Expanded hospice care in El Paso County

03/26/25 at 03:00 AM

Healthy Colorado: Expanded hospice care in El Paso County KRDO TV-AM-FM, Colorado Springs, CO; 3/24/25 It's hard to talk about, and even harder for many families to live through. But it's important to know how many options there are for supported care. CommonSpirit Home Hospice recently expanded its program into El Paso County. They've been providing compassionate, end-of-life care for more than 30 years now. [Continue reading ...]

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Hospice Care and Community Center, Cleveland: First look

03/26/25 at 03:00 AM

Hospice Care and Community Center, Cleveland: First look Healthcare Design; by Tracey Walker; 3/24/25 Hospice of the Western Reserve (Cleveland), a provider of end-of-life palliative care, caregiver support, and bereavement services, chose a lakefront setting for its new Hospice Care and Community Center. Scheduled to open in 2025, the center will provide critical services, create a more efficient care environment, and support the evolving healthcare needs of Northern Ohio. Designed by architecture and interior design firm E4H Environments for Health Architecture (Williston Vt.), the facility will replace the existing Hospice House on the adjacent property, which has served the community for nearly 30 years. [Continue reading for "Interior design strategies" ...]

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SouthernCare Hospice of Milan decorates Vermilion and Milan with yellow ribbons in honor of Vietnam Awareness Day

03/25/25 at 03:00 AM

SouthernCare Hospice of Milan decorates Vermilion and Milan with yellow ribbons in honor of Vietnam Awareness Day The Morning Journal, Milan, OH; by Heather Chapin; 3/23/25 SouthernCare Hospice of Milan has hung yellow ribbons throughout Vermilion and Milan in honor of Vietnam Awareness Day, which is observed March 29. ... “Many people are still unaware of Vietnam Veterans Day, often confusing it with Veterans Day in November,” Huhra stated. National Vietnam War Veterans Day honors the veterans who served in the Vietnam War, with the date chose to mark the withdrawal of the last United States combat troops March 29,1973, he stated. “On March 29th, please show support to Vietnam Veterans that you know by saying ‘Welcome Home,’ ” the release stated. “It’s a national effort to acknowledge and thank the service and sacrifices of those who served in the Vietnam War, recognizing that they were not given the proper welcome upon their return from duty.”Editor's note: More information is at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2025.

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The power of data in enhancing hospice care at United Hospice

03/25/25 at 03:00 AM

The power of data in enhancing hospice care at United Hospice Mid-Hudson News, Hudson Valley, NY; by Mid-Hudson News Staff; 3/23/25 ... United Hospice CEO Cara Pace said data plays a crucial role in tracking patient health status, symptom management, and overall comfort. ... Hospice care must evolve to meet the changing needs of patients and families. By leveraging data, United Hospice can make informed decisions about service expansions, patient care enhancements, and operational improvements. Data-driven insights guide leadership in planning for the future, ensuring that the organization remains responsive to community needs while continuing to provide exemplary care. ... [Hospices] must be attentive to the experiences of both patients and their families. “By systematically collecting feedback through surveys and other data collection methods, United Hospice can assess satisfaction levels, identify areas for improvement, and address concerns proactively,” Pace said. “This continuous engagement fosters trust and strengthens relationships with families and the broader community.” ... [Continue reading ...]

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Hospice House plans to add a new home near Covington

03/25/25 at 03:00 AM

Hospice House plans to add a new home near Covington Nola.com, New Orleans, LA; by Jessica Saggio; 3/24/25 Mardi Gras may be over, but the Hospice Foundation of the South is rolling. The organization, known for its compassionate end-of-life care, has acquired a piece of land near Convington for a second Hospice House. Plans to fund its construction are underway with a new capital campaign. The effort, once stalled because of a difficult housing market, is back in action after a lot on Lee Road north of Covington was purchased with the help of an anonymous donor. ... Currently, there is one Hospice House in the parish, located near Slidell. The home, which is an oasis for those in their final days of life, provides care to patients free of charge. The only issue is the supply is not nearly big enough for the demand. 

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$7,500 to Hospice of the Valley; $7,500 to Northland Hospice and Palliative Care

03/25/25 at 03:00 AM

$7,500 to Hospice of the Valley; $7,500 to Northland Hospice and Palliative CareAZCentral.com, Arizona Republic, "Here are the Season for Sharing grantees for 2024-25 who received $1.3M in grant funds"; by Silvia Solis; 3/23/25The 2024-25 Season for Sharing campaign brought in more than $1.3 million, which went to 156 Arizona nonprofit agencies across Arizona. [Among the grantees were two hospice agencies.]

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National Alliance’s Scott Levy: Hospices need ‘regulatory relief’ to protect ‘sacred benefit’

03/25/25 at 02:00 AM

National Alliance’s Scott Levy: Hospices need ‘regulatory relief’ to protect ‘sacred benefit’ Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 3/21/25 The hospice industry is undergoing a transformative period of rising demand and regulatory changes. Providers of all sizes and types are facing mounting operational challenges and financial strains with limited recourse to voice their collective concerns to legislators. This is according to Scott Levy, chief government affairs officer at National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). Levy stepped into the role earlier this year after holding a similar position at Amedisys. He has been involved in government relations, public policy, advocacy and law for more than 20 years. Levy recently sat down with Hospice News to discuss the array of regulatory and legislative evolutions on the horizon in hospice care delivery.  .[Continue reading ...]

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Etched in time: Hope Hospice making extra effort to recognize, appreciate New Braunfels-area veterans

03/24/25 at 03:00 AM

Etched in time: Hope Hospice making extra effort to recognize, appreciate New Braunfels-area veterans New Braunfels TheHerald-Zeitung, New Braunfels, TX; by Erica Wilson; 3/20/25 ... [Photo] The Veterans Plaza on Hope Hospice's New Braunfels campus is pictured on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.  ... Of Hope Hospice’s patients in the New Braunfels area, about one-fifth are typically veterans. ...  [Descriptions of their "We Honor Veterans" program.] ... [In] a show of support for community veterans, Hope Hospice’s main campus in New Braunfels has a veterans plaza honoring both living and deceased veterans. Bricks engraved with veterans' names surround a flagpole on the campus.  All veterans are eligible to have their names displayed in the plaza, whether or not Hope Hospice has served their families. Bricks can be purchased for $50, and funds go toward supporting Hope Hospice’s efforts to support veterans at the end of their lives.

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