Literature Review

Hospice of Scotland County Golf Tournament celebrates 40 years The Laurinburg Exchange, Laurinburg, NC; by Travis Petty, Jr.; 5/7/26 The 40th Annual Hospice of Scotland County Golf Tournament once again made an impact on Laurinburg through its annual support and fundraising at the Scotch Meadows Country Club, sponsored by Eaton Golf Pride. The two-day event took place from May 5-6 with the mission of creating and operating a patient-centered, integrated system to provide safe, high-quality, compassionate and sustainable health care, and raised over $180,000—a $14,842 increase from last year.

Ohio nurses help hospice patients navigate end-of-life decisions Public News Service; by Nadia Ramlagan; 5/15/26 On the heels of National Nurses Week, hospice nurses are raising awareness about access to compassionate end-of-life care and medical decisions in the Black community. ... Ottamissiah "Missy" Moore, a longtime hospice nurse and member of the African American Leadership Council for Compassion & Choices, said her personal experience relying on hospice care showed her how important it can be for families. ... A recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found around 34% of Black study participants died while using hospice services compared to more than 46% of their white counterparts. Moore added the disparity echoes other racial inequities in health care, such as nonwhite people being less likely to receive pain medications and higher rates of maternal mortality. 

SOS Hospice: Let’s ask ChatGPT to select a hospice programSubstack post; by Joan Teno; 5/11/26In this essay, I asked ChatGPT to identify the “best” hospice in Rhode Island and then examines the logic and data sources behind the answer. The analysis highlights how AI rankings can rely on non-validated or imputed measures and may overlook important Medicare Care Compare context. Comparing ChatGPT’s top picks with the author’s own assessment illustrates how different metrics can point to very different conclusions. Bottom line: AI can be a useful starting point for questions about quality, but patients and families should treat hospice rankings with caution and verify claims using transparent, validated measures.

Ribbon cutting held for Bernardo Hospice Care The Newberry Observer, Newberry, SC; by Kelly Duncan; 5/11/26 Dr. Michael Bernardo has been a staple in the Newberry community for over 30 years, providing care for families in all stages of life, from childbirth and adult medicine to making the transition to geriatric care and opening his own hospice practice, Bernardo Hospice Care, in 2023. Last week, Bernardo Hospice Care was officially welcomed into the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony. ... Earlier this year Beranardo was named Physician of the Year by the SC Home Care & Hospice Association. ...

We can fight fraud without threatening access to care RealClear Health; by Peter Pitts; 5/8/26 ... In recent months, the Trump administration has identified a small but significant number of bad actors that have cheated the system. These fraudsters aren’t just stealing taxpayer dollars — their actions are threatening access to quality care and undermining patients and families’ trust in Medicare. Those criminals should be removed from federal programs and prosecuted. ... But that’s not the full story. Not even close. ... This doesn’t have to be a choice between fighting fraud and protecting access to care. We can and must do both: root out fraud and protect access to high-quality hospice and home health care at the same time.

Partners In Care announces new Chief Executive Officer Cascade Business News - CBN; Press Release by CBN; 5/12/26 Partners In Care, the leading nonprofit hospice, home health, and palliative care provider, recently announced the appointment of John Weinsheim as its next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026, and the upcoming retirement of current CEO Greg Hagfors, who has led the organization since 2022. The selection followed a rigorous search process that recognized exceptional talent and reflected the remarkable depth of leadership that exists at Partners In Care.

VITAS® Healthcare is expanding hospice services along Florida's Gulf Coast, coming soon to Manatee County PR Newswire, Bradenton, FL; by VITAS Healthcare; 5/12/26 Residents of Manatee County will soon have greater access to compassionate hospice and palliative care as VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, prepares to begin serving patients and families in Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish and Lakewood Ranch this summer. ... Located along Florida's Gulf Coast, Manatee County is home to more than 468,000 residents. Of the county's population, 29% is age 65 or older, significantly exceeding both the Florida average (22%) and the national average (18%). 

Big Bend Hospice launches Nutrition Shake Drive to support Jefferson County Patients WTXL-27 ABC, Tallahassee, FL; by Crystal Whitman; 5/8/26 Big Bend Hospice in Jefferson County is calling on the community to help provide vital nutrition for local hospice patients through a month-long Nutrition Shake Drive. For many in hospice care, eating full meals can be difficult or impossible. Meal replacements like Ensure, Boost, and Glucerna offer comfort and essential nutrients, but they are often not covered by health insurance, leaving families — especially in rural areas — to shoulder the cost themselves.

A Georgia hospice care provider has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy WhatNow; by Twinkle Jha; 5/6/26 The Lighthouse Community Hospice, Inc. has officially filed for bankruptcy protection. The healthcare provider offering hospice and palliative care services operates across 12 Georgia counties. Case records suggest that the filing does not hint at closure; regular operations are expected to continue as normal. The proceedings will allow the provider to restructure its finances under court supervision.

Hospice workers stop by to thank Lila Kozel, founder of hospice care in Bismarck KXNET News CBS, Bismarck, ND; by Joel Porter; 5/1/26 Health care workers in North Dakota made a house call on Friday to a special woman’s house. Workers from CHI Health at Home stopped by Lila Kozel’s home to greet her and thank her. Kozel is credited with starting hospice services in Bismarck in the 1980s. Health workers say Kozel started the program after losing a son, which made her want to give comfort to others as her family handled their grief. Now, Lila is living on hospice care, and the workers say if not for Lila, they’re not sure the program would be what it is.

Healthcare leaders break down hospice reform, Medicare & quality care | part one Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Tom Koutsoumpas and Carole Fisher; 5/6/26 In Part One of Healthcare Leaders Break Down Hospice Reform, Medicare & Quality Care, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally respected healthcare leaders Tom Koutsoumpas, Founder & CEO of NPHI and Carole Fisher, President of NPHI to explore the evolving future of hospice, palliative care, Medicare oversight, and the growing demand for quality-driven, compassionate healthcare leadership. Together, they unpack the growing challenges facing end-of-life care — from fraud and benefit manipulation to the urgent need for quality transparency and authentic patient-centered care.

CVHHH receives $10,000 grant from Vermont Mutual Charitable Fund VB | VermontBiz; by Tim and Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice; 5/6/26 Vermont Business Magazine Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Vermont Mutual Charitable Giving Fund. The funds will support CVHHH’s Adult Home Health Care program, which provides intermittent, short-term medical care, education, and support to Central Vermonters recovering from a hospital stay, injury, or surgery, and those who need assistance managing their chronic disease. 

How a Sacramento hospice home brings ‘dignity and compassion’ to people experiencing homelessness Capradio, Sacramento, CA; by Sarit Laschinsky and Vicki Gonzalez; 5/1/26 Homelessness is an enduring crisis, both in Sacramento and across California. Local, state and federal officials have poured in billions of dollars to address these issues, but often those who are most vulnerable are left with few resources. This is especially true for people who are living on the streets with a terminal illness, many of whom are seeking care and stability as they navigate a complicated and emotional process. For the past year, a facility in South Natomas has been helping them live out their final days with dignity and respect. Joshua’s House is the first hospice providing end-of-life care to people experiencing homelessness on the West Coast.