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Norway Savings Bank donates $5,000 to Hospice of Southern Maine
08/22/24 at 03:00 AMNorway Savings Bank donates $5,000 to Hospice of Southern Maine Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME; by BDN Community; 8/19/24 ... Norway Savings Bank is proud to be a longtime, major donor to Hospice of Southern Maine and its compassionate work, including a $5,000 contribution this month and over $180,000 in donations since 2018. “The work of the Hospice of Southern Maine staff and the dignity and comfort they provide to those they encounter commands respect and admiration,” said Dan Walsh, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. ... “These gifts are reflections of compassion and caring, which are the very things that center all our actions and decisions at Hospice of Southern Maine,” said Daryl Cady, CEO.
Credit Unions of Maui raise $38,000 at annual golf tournament to benefit Hospice Maui
08/22/24 at 03:00 AMCredit Unions of Maui raise $38,000 at annual golf tournament to benefit hospice Maui The Maui News; 8/21/24 The Credit Unions of Maui hosted their 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournamenton Aug. 10, 2024, at The Dunes at Maui Lani. This year’s annual event brought together 144 golfers and community supporters, resulting in a remarkable $38,000 raised to benefit Hospice Maui, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for Maui residents. The tournament exceeded expectations, with participants enjoying a day of friendly competition, prizes, and philanthropy. The funds raised will directly support Hospice Maui’s mission to offer comprehensive hospice and palliative care, including medical services, emotional support, and grief counseling, to individuals and families in need.
Bristol Hospice opens 4 de novos in 7 days
08/22/24 at 03:00 AMBristol Hospice opens 4 de novos in 7 days Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 8/19/24 Bristol Hospice has opened four new locations within a single week in three different states. Two of the de novos have launched in Texas in the Rio Grande Valley and Austin communities. The remaining two are in Bangor, Maine and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Bristol Hospice, which is backed by the private equity firm Webster Equity Partners, employs more than 3,000 staff in close to 80 locations across 18 states. The company has been a prolific buyer in the M&A market, but more recently has leaned harder into its de novo strategy.
17 ways nonprofits can bolster their DEI efforts
08/22/24 at 02:00 AM17 ways nonprofits can bolster their DEI efforts Forbes; by Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian; 8/20/24 Nonprofits that hope to make a meaningful, lasting and widespread impact must take an intentional approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Doing so can help organizations better support the communities they serve while allowing diverse viewpoints to be heard and implemented. To that end, 17 members of Forbes Nonprofit Council share their top strategies for nonprofits looking to transform their DEI efforts. From understanding your target audience to emphasizing accountability, these approaches can ensure your organization's programs are accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union awards Home Health & Hospice Care $2,024 for National Nonprofit Day
08/21/24 at 03:30 AMJeanne D’Arc Credit Union awards Home Health & Hospice Care $2,024 for National Nonprofit Day CUInsight, Lowell, MA; by Robin Lorenzen; 8/20/24 Home Health & Hospice Care was selected as the winner of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s National Nonprofit Day campaign. The organization received a $2,024 donation as the winning prize. National Nonprofit Day was celebrated on Saturday, August 17. The campaign, which is part of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s Small Acts That Give Back initiative, ran from July 15 through August 2. Community members nominated their favorite local 501(c) (3) nonprofits for the chance to win a $2,024 donation. ... “We’re absolutely thrilled to receive this generous donation from our friends at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union; this support is crucial in supporting our Access To Care Programs,” remarked Paula J. Telage, Director of Corporate Giving at Home Health & Hospice Care.
5 DEI expectations organizations should have of all leaders
08/21/24 at 03:15 AM5 DEI expectations organizations should have of all leaders Forbes; by Julie Kratz; 8/18/24 Without leadership support, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts do not work. ... For organizations wrestling with holding leaders accountable for DEI, consider these questions:
Nationwide home healthcare and hospice provider to pay $3.85M to resolve False Claims Act allegations
08/21/24 at 03:00 AMNationwide home healthcare and hospice provider to pay $3.85M to resolve False Claims Act allegations U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs; Press Release; 8/20/24 Intrepid U.S.A. Inc., headquartered in Dallas, and various wholly-owned subsidiaries (Intrepid) have agreed to pay $3,850,000 to resolve allegations that Intrepid violated the False Claims Act in connection with two lines of its business: first, that Intrepid knowingly submitted claims to Medicare for home healthcare services for patients who did not qualify for the Medicare home healthcare benefit or where services otherwise did not qualify for Medicare reimbursement; and second, that Intrepid knowingly submitted claims to Medicare for patients who did not qualify for the hospice benefit. The settlement is based on Intrepid’s ability to pay.
Hospice physician’s convictions and $15 million in restitution affirmed for ‘pervasive’ fraud
08/21/24 at 02:00 AMHospice physician’s convictions and $15 million in restitution affirmed for ‘pervasive’ fraud CCH Incorporated; by Justin Marcus Smith, J.D.; 8/15/24 The Fifth Circuit found it circumstantially telling that the jurors saw multiple hospice patients testifying at trial nearly a decade after the convicted physician had recommended them for end of life care. In an unpublished opinion, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a physician’s conviction for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and for seven individual counts of healthcare fraud in connection with hospice care service recommendations. Applying de novo review, the court affirmed the convictions on the basis that the government presented enough circumstantial evidence, without direct evidence of intent, for a reasonable jury to have found guilt. With respect to sentencing, the circumstances surrounding 7,000 hospice claims formed a basis for fraud so pervasive that the government did not need to “sift” through each of the claims.
Honest conversations and cherishing the day: Leadership advice from oncology leaders
08/20/24 at 03:30 AMHonest conversations and cherishing the day: Leadership advice from oncology leaders Becker's Hospital Review; by Elizabeth Gregerson; 8/16/24 Leaders from two of the top five cancer centers, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, shared with Becker's the best leadership advice they have received. ...
Hospice’s post-VBID value-based outlook
08/20/24 at 03:00 AMHospice’s post-VBID value-based outlook Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 8/15/24 The post-Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in landscape could include wider value-based reimbursement avenues in the hospice space, leading providers to pivot into MA payer relationships. The forthcoming end of the hospice component of the value-based insurance design (VBID) demonstrative takes effect Dec. 31. Launched in 2021, the carve-in was designed to test coverage of hospice care through Medicare Advantage, as well as coverage of palliative and transitional care. Hospices will need a strong value-based payment negotiation strategy to prepare for the unknowns that lie ahead, according to Melinda Gaboury, co-owner and CEO of Healthcare Provider Solutions Inc., a hospice and home care consulting company.
A friend until the end: The impact of hospice volunteers
08/20/24 at 03:00 AMA friend until the end: The impact of hospice volunteers Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN; 8/16/24 The presence of a hospice volunteer offers a unique form of support that complements the effots of a care team consisting of physicians, nurses, social workers and chaplains. While these specialists focus on a patient's physical, logistical and spiritual needs, volunteers contribute the element companionship during an emotionally difficult time. Jane Sandor, retired schoolteacher and principal, and Sally Stuckway, former executive director of a medical practice in Lafayette, IN, share how their personal experiences with hospice care shaped their desire to give back.
Destitute and dying: Interventions and models of palliative and end of life care for homeless adults – a systematic review
08/20/24 at 02:30 AMDestitute and dying: Interventions and models of palliative and end of life care for homeless adults – a systematic review BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care; United Kingdom; by Megan Rose Coverdale and Fliss Murtagh; 8/24 We identified key components of care to optimise the support for homeless adults needing palliative and end of life care: advocacy; multidisciplinary working; professional education; and care in the community. Future research must include the perspectives of those who are homeless.
Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life
08/20/24 at 02:00 AMHospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life University of Michigan; by Maria J. Silveira; 8/18/24 ... Strikingly, only 12% of Americans with dementia ever enroll in hospice. Among those who do, one-third are near death. This is in stark contrast to the cancer population: Patients over 60 with cancer enroll in hospice 70% of the time. In my experience caring for dementia patients, the underuse of hospice by dementia patients has more to do with how hospice is structured and paid for in the U.S. than it does patient preference or differences between cancer and dementia. ... In the U.S., ... Medicare’s rules and regulations make it hard for dementia patients to qualify for hospice when they and their families need support the most – long before death. In Canada, where hospice is structured entirely differently, 39% of dementia patients receive hospice care in the last year of life. ...
The billion-dollar DFW healthcare company you haven’t heard of
08/19/24 at 03:00 AMThe billion-dollar DFW healthcare company you haven’t heard of D Magazine; by Will Maddox; 8/16/24 Addus HomeCare has had a busy year. The publicly traded home care, home health, and hospice company employs more than 30,000 people across 214 locations and 22 states, providing care to nearly 50,000 patients. This year, the company has quietly cleared nearly $400 million in acquisitions as it ramps up its presence in Texas and around the country.
3 of the fastest growing hospice companies
08/19/24 at 03:00 AM3 of the fastest growing hospice companies Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 8/16/24 Three of the nation’s for-profit hospice companies have hit the accelerator on revenue growth, achieving triple-digit percentages. Each of these organizations — Traditions Health, Fortis Health and HealthFlex Hospice — appeared on Inc. magazine’s 2024 listing of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. ...
Transformational leadership: The how and why
08/19/24 at 03:00 AMTransformational leadership: The how and why Forbes; by Akin Akinpelu; 8/13/24 The ability to inspire and motivate a team isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. That is why transformational leadership goes beyond traditional management tactics, to driving innovation and fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Here’s why it matters and how you can cultivate it within your own organization. At its heart, transformational leadership is about creating a vision that motivates and inspires your team to achieve more than they ever thought possible. There are a few key elements that really set transformational leaders apart:
Health group expands to Presque Isle
08/16/24 at 02:30 AMHealth group expands to Presque Isle The County, Presque Isle, ME; 8/14/24 Andwell Health Partners (formerly Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice) has expanded its hospice services to Aroostook County. “As Maine’s largest non-profit home and community-based healthcare and care management organization, we are driven to meet the growing and evolving needs of individuals and families,” said Ken Albert, president and CEO, Andwell Health Partners, who has deep family roots in Aroostook County. ... Serving all ages of hospice patients, from infancy to those who have lived full lives, Andwell’s hospice services are available to individuals regardless of ability to pay.
Hospice of Greater Cleveland: A new partnership between Judson and McGregor Senior Living Communities
08/16/24 at 02:30 AMHospice of Greater Cleveland: A new partnership between Judson and McGregor Senior Living Communities Morningstar, Cleveland, OH; by PR Newswire; 8/15/24 For Judson and McGregor Senior Living Communities, organizational aspirations have always been to provide continuity of care and quality service through our dedicated teams. ... We are pleased to announce that the two organizations have embarked on a new joint venture. ... This strategic partnership, built on the strengths of both organizations, is designed to provide the utmost comfort, dignity, and support to our hospice residents during their end-of-life journey, ensuring a seamless and enhanced experience for all. ... Hospice of Greater Cleveland will begin its work on August 15, 2024. This partnership reflects the ongoing support of our collective organization and the missions that drive our commitment to seniors in Northeast Ohio.
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation receives $1.2 million impact grant
08/16/24 at 02:00 AMHospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation receives $1.2 million impact grant Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA); August 2024 newsletter, with webpage posted 7/8/24 The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a transformative $1.2 million impact grant from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC). The Sandra Lee Schafer Impact Grant, given in memory of the late Sandra Lee Schafer, MN, RN, AOCN®, will empower HPNF to create a legacy of sustainable giving, which will impact the hospice and palliative care community for years to come. “We are deeply honored and grateful to receive this impact grant from HPCC, given in tribute of Sandy,” said Virginia (Ginger) Marshall, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN, chief executive officer of HPNF. Sandra was an unwavering advocate of specialty nursing certification. ... Sandra served as the director of credentialing of the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center from 2004 until her sudden passing in 2018.
Want to keep talent? Develop your leaders
08/15/24 at 03:15 AMWant to keep talent? Develop your leaders Forbes; by Roberat Matuson; 8/12/24 You're investing heavily in recruitment, yet your top talent might be slipping away. Why? Because 7 in 10 U.S. workers are ready to leave if they have a bad manager. Younger employees are leading this charge, as highlighted in LinkedIn's latest Workforce Confidence survey. With gig work on the rise and many young professionals living at home, they have the freedom to choose jobs that value them. The solution? Transform your managers into leaders worth following. ... 5 Ways to Develop Your Managers into Strong People Leaders:
‘The Last Ecstatic Days’ one day screening strives to teach the world how to die without fear
08/15/24 at 03:00 AM‘The Last Ecstatic Days’ one day screening strives to teach the world how to die without fear Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME; by BDN Community; 8/13/24 Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County invites Greater Waldo County to a single night screening on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Post-screening, there will be a Community Conversation with Hospice and Palliative Care Physician Aditi Sethi, MD and Director of the Center for Conscious Living & Dying/Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County’s Flic Shooter. Sethi, MD’s end-of-life palliative work is featured in the film. “The Last Ecstatic Days” focuses on a young man with terminal brain cancer (Ethan Sisser) as he sits alone in his hospital room. When Sisser starts live-streaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, he envisions more–to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, Sisser needs to film his actual death. What unfolds next is a rarely-glimpsed perspective of how a community of strangers helps a young man die with grace.Editor's Note: This movie has been featured on PBS. The Boston Globe describes, "... courageous end-of-life chronicle, which overflows with compassion." The Louisiana Mississippi Hospice & Palliative Care Organization shared this as a viewing and discussion at their July 2024 conference. For the trailor and more information, click here.
Hospices leverage community resources to serve vulnerable homeless populations
08/15/24 at 02:15 AMHospices leverage community resources to serve vulnerable homeless populations Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 8/13/24 Hospices are increasingly collaborating with community organizations to better address the end-of-life needs of the homeless population. Isolated homeless senior populations are reaching concerning levels nationwide. Many medical and nonmedical issues can be exacerbated at the end of life among unhoused and homeless seniors compared to others, according to James Patrick Hall, executive director of Rocky Mountain Refuge. The Denver-based nonprofit organization offers shelter for people with end-of-life care needs. ... Homeless populations have increased across the country in recent years, with seniors among those reaching “record-high” volumes and outpacing other demographic groups, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies research recently reported. Editor's Note: For data specific to your state, click here for The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's "The 2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress."
NAHC President Dombi: There’s ‘good and bad’ to payers entering home health care
08/15/24 at 02:00 AMNAHC President Dombi: There’s ‘good and bad’ to payers entering home health care Home Health Care News; by Joyce Famakinwa; 8/13/24 Before retiring at the end of year, National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President William A. Dombi still has items to check off his to-do list. On the top of this list is the previously announced NAHC and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) merger. ... Ultimately, Dombi has seen home-based care evolve when he reflects back on his tenure at NAHC. ... [Dombi] sees the evolution of home-based care through large payers, such as Humana Inc. and UnitedHealth Group, investing in the space. “I think you can certainly look at it from a positive perspective, saying, these plans had options to invest in X, Y and Z in health care, and they chose home care and physicians,” he said. “Their forecast says it’s about community-based health care services.” However, he noted the downsides of payers investing heavily in the space, too. ...
Letter: Closing Cottage of the Meadow [Hospice House] is a loss for all
08/14/24 at 03:30 AMLetter: Closing Cottage of the Meadow [Hospice House] is a loss for allYakima Herald-Republic, Yakima, WA; by Lee Murdock; 8/13/24, with news post from 8/5/24 [Letter] To the editor — I was devastated to learn that Cottage in the Meadow, our local hospice facility, is ending hospice care. Both of my parents were fortunate enough to spend their final days in this serene and caring environment. The difference between the overrun hospital setting with its short staffing and the compassionate, individualized care at Cottage in the Meadow was stark. This facility provided invaluable support not only to those at the end of life but also to their families. As our population ages, the need for such services will only increase. Studies have shown that hospice care can reduce healthcare costs by up to 30% compared to traditional hospital care (Journal of Palliative Medicine). Additionally, hospice care significantly reduces hospital readmissions and emergency room visits, further reducing healthcare costs (JAMA). In a healthcare system with ample profit margins, ensuring access to hospice care is the least we can do. ...Editor's Note: This letter to the editor was in response to Yakima Herald-Republic's 8/5/24 article, "Yakima's Cottage in the Meadow will close its hospice house. It will reopen as a skilled nursing facility."
Center for Hospice Care Heartwize Program brings an individualized approach to cardiac care
08/14/24 at 03:00 AMCenter for Hospice Care Heartwize Program brings an individualized approach to cardiac care Great News Life; by Lauren Grasham; 8/12/24 To help patients live peacefully and at ease during one of life’s most vulnerable moments, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) welcomes all with open arms to its HeartWize program. Through the program, the CHC staff develops individualized plans with each patient and their loved ones to help them manage heart failure and other heart diseases, allowing patients to receive quality care in the comfort of their own homes without the worry of a hospital visit. “When their symptoms are not managed promptly, it gets to the point that patients can't breathe. When a patient can't breathe, the very first thing they're going to want to do is go to the hospital,” said Director of Nursing Chrissy Madlem. “It's important that we teach them the techniques to manage these end-of-life care symptoms that they're dealing with so they can stay home and be comfortable with their families.”Editor's Note: The Center for Hospice Care is in Mishawaka, IN.