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5 signs that quickly identify someone with good leadership skills
09/27/24 at 02:00 AM5 signs that quickly identify someone with good leadership skills Inc., by Marcel Schwantes; 9/25/24 Not every person in charge of another person, team, or company is aware of which behaviors motivates and inspires others. Do you agree with this statement? For any human relationship to thrive, it has to be founded on trust. ... Great Place To Work -- the global research consultancy that partners with Fortune to conduct the annual study of those best companies -- has confirmed that trust is the human behavior you cannot afford not to have. It found that 92 percent of employees believe that their managers are people they can trust. ... Not every person in charge of another person, team, or company is aware of which behaviors produce the kind of trust that motivates and inspires others. For those who do, it is a continuous journey of personal development. In their journey, they'll most likely find that trust is only present when certain behaviors are displayed daily. Here are five that I have identified as leading to trust:
Filling trailers, homes & hearts
09/26/24 at 03:00 AMFilling trailers, homes & hearts Tracy Area Headlight Herald, Tracy, MN; 9/25/24 The Hospice of Murray County Rummage Sale takes place every fall at the Murray County Fairgrounds in Slayton. But in no other year has the event meant as much to people organizers will never meet. And for one former Tracy resident, it provided a chance to make an even bigger difference than she already does in her hometown of Mankato. Two trailers full of all kinds of furniture — from chairs, tables and couches, to beds and lamps — were driven from the fairgrounds to Mankato on Saturday for an organization called A Fresh Start, a program started during COVID that supports those impacted by the homeless. Editor's note: What a beautiful, thoughtful community partnership.
3HC appoints new President and CEO
09/26/24 at 03:00 AM3HC appoints new President and CEO Goldsboro Daily News, Goldsboro, NC; by Andrew Stevens; 9/24/24 3HC Home Health and Hospice Care Inc., a leading North Carolina provider of home health and hospice announced today that a new President and CEO has been appointed by their Board of Directors. The Board Chair, Shirley Harkey, DHA, RN, FACHE, sent notice to 3HC’s Executive Team on Sept. 16, announcing the appointment of Jennifer J. Whitley, MSN, RN, FNP-C as President and Chief Executive Officer effective Sept., 17. “Mrs. Whitley has successfully served in many roles at 3HC since 1995, from Home Health Nurse to Interim CEO,” said Shirley Harkey, 3HC Board Chair. “With 10 years of experience as Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services and 9 years as Chief Clinical Officer, she stepped into the Interim CEO role in April 2024 and served this organization well during that time. Over the years, Mrs. Whitely has led the organization through many challenges and opportunities to improve clinical care, documentation, and operational efficiencies. ..."
Pay cuts, layoffs hit the C-suite
09/26/24 at 02:50 AMPay cuts, layoffs hit the C-suite Becker's Hospital CFO Report; by Alan Condon; 9/25/24 Health systems are increasingly trimming executive positions and pay to stabilize their financial footing amid rising operational costs, workforce shortages and inflationary pressures. Springfield, Mass.-based Baystate Health will see three top leaders depart, effective Oct. 23, including Chief Quality Officer Doug Salvador, MD, Chief Information and Digital Officer Kevin Conway and Chief Human Resources Officer Kristin Morales-Lemieux. ... Similarly, Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan has cut 20% of its executive roles as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at reducing overhead costs and directing more resources to patient care. The restructuring has led to the departure of key figures, including Crista Durand, who served as president of Newport (R.I.) Hospital since 2014. ... Corvallis, Ore.-based Samaritan Health Services recently laid off 1% of its workforce and temporarily reduced executive pay to counteract financial losses. ... For hospital executives across the country, these cuts serve as a stark reminder that restructuring may be inevitable to maintain operational viability. As the healthcare landscape evolves, systems will continue to seek ways to reduce overhead, streamline decision-making, and focus on financial sustainability.
James City County couple who started pediatric hospice nonprofit glad for its expansion
09/26/24 at 02:40 AMJames City County couple who started pediatric hospice nonprofit glad for its expansion Daily Press; James City, VA; by Alison Johnson; 9/25/24 Every year on July 3, Allen and Joan Hogge take out old photo albums to look at pictures of a little boy who barely reached age 8. The James City County couple remembers happy moments on the birthday of their only son, Marcus, who died of a progressive neurological disease. ... They think about how he loved sneaking up on people, giving them a gentle pinch and running off giggling as a toddler. ... Marc’s short life with his parents and two younger sisters led the Hogges to found a pediatric home health and hospice nonprofit, Edmarc, that has grown steadily over the past 46 years to provide free services to families across Hampton Roads. Recently, the nonprofit opened a new Williamsburg office to reach residents of the city and surrounding counties, including James City, Gloucester, Mathews, Charles City and New Kent. ... “This expansion means so much to us,” Allen Hogge said. “We understand all too well how lonely and difficult and exhausting it can be to have a child with a serious illness." ... Named for Marc and the late Rev. Edward “Ed” Page, the pastor at the Hogges’ former church in Suffolk, Edmarc in 1978 became the nation’s first hospice and palliative care program designed for children.
A night with the stars: Soldout event raises nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice
09/26/24 at 02:30 AMA night with the stars: Soldout event raises nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice Richmond County Daily Journal, Richmond County, NC; by Jimmy Potts; 9/24/24 Last Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars fundraiser generated nearly $100,000 for Richmond County Hospice during the gala event hosted by the Cole Auditorium. The $95,000 raised last Saturday eclipsed the $83,000 raised last year, which Richmond County Commission President Jeff Smart attributed to growing support for the event year after year. “I couldn’t be more proud of that. Did y’all hear sold out? In Richmond County, that doesn’t happen folks. I had people calling me today wanting tickets, and I couldn’t sneak them through the back door,” Smart said. “… Last year, we topped around $83,000. The good news is we had more sponsors. We sold out, which is the most ticket sales you can have. We had a record number of sales from our dancers.” Along with performances from the dancers, the event also featured a slew of restaurants putting their confections to the test as part of a contest. The event also featured performances multiple area dances troupes as well as more than 18 contestants performing in the competition.
Twenty years of yachts and care
09/25/24 at 03:00 AMTwenty years of yachts and care The Montecito Journal; by Sigrid Toye; 9/24/24 ... The Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) members once again gathered to host their annual Charity Regatta benefiting VNA Health and its mission of caring with compassion. Although always a huge event in the Santa Barbara community, this year’s Charity Regatta marks its 20th anniversary! For two decades this annual benefit has raised over $2.5 million in support of VNA Health and its services for our families, friends and neighbors. Dependent on the generosity of our community, VNA Health is an organization that provides a safe harbor for those in need regardless of resources or insurance. ... VNA is the only medically-certified nonprofit provider of home-health care, palliative care, and hospice care in Santa Barbara. The organization also owns and operates Serenity House, the largest nonprofit inpatient hospice facility in California known as a place to transition at the end of life with dignity and comfort. Editor's note: A photo shows that this event raised $220,387.
Here's what for-profit systems are watching as 2025 approaches
09/25/24 at 03:00 AMHere's what for-profit systems are watching as 2025 approaches Modern Healthcare; by Caroline Hudson; 9/9/24 ... Executives from HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare, Community Health Systems and Universal Health Services joined insurers, pharmaceutical companies and others in the spotlight this week at the annual Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference in Boston. Discussions ranged from upcoming capital projects to supplemental payment programs. Here are five takeaways from the for-profits' discussions.
Top 5 regrets people have on their deathbeds: What they can teach us about living healthy, fulfilled lives, from an internal medicine doctor
09/25/24 at 02:00 AMTop 5 regrets people have on their deathbeds: What they can teach us about living healthy, fulfilled lives, from an internal medicine doctor NBC-6 South Florida; by Alex Koller, CNBC; 9/23/24 To live a meaningful, fulfilling life, you have to accept that it'll eventually come to an end, says Shoshana Ungerleider. Over the years of caring for ill hospital patients, Ungerleider — a doctor who specializes in internal medicine — has observed regrets among people near the end of their lives, she tells CNBC Make It. Here are five regrets she says people often express:
Financial pressures shut down 2 hospice agencies
09/24/24 at 03:00 AMFinancial pressures shut down 2 hospice agencies Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 9/20/24 A hospital-based hospice program in Kansas is closing its doors, as is the Visiting Nurses Association of Philadelphia. Holton Community Hospital (HCH) will shut down its home health and hospice department effective December 31st. A range of issues contributed to the decision to end the program, including reimbursement pressures on its home health business and the ascendance of Medicare Advantage, which often pays at a lower rate than traditional Medicare. The Holton, Kansas-based hospital also cited increased competition in its local community as a reason for the closure. ... The organization is working with other local providers to ensure continuity of care for its home health and hospice patients. Meanwhile in Pennsylvania, the Visiting Nurses Association of Philadelphia is also closing. The 138-year-old institution will cease operations on Oct. 28. It is a provider of hospice, home health and palliative care services.Editor's note: For more information about the VNA in Philadelphia, see the article we posted on 9/18/24, After 138 years, the Visiting Nurses Association of Greater Philadelphia will shut down all health care services next month.
Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus to provide care in Greater Lima Area
09/24/24 at 03:00 AMMercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus to provide care in Greater Lima Area HometownStations.com - ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, Lima, OH; by Mercy Health - St. Rita's; 9/23/24 The Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice programs serving the greater Lima, Ohio, area, announced a new name today: Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus. The name change reflects a joint venture partnership between Bon Secours Mercy Health, the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the U.S., and Compassus, a leading national provider of integrated home-based health care services, finalized earlier this year. Locations in Lima formerly managed by Mercy Health will be rebranded under the joint venture and managed by Compassus.
Companies committed to DEI but may talk about it differently: survey
09/24/24 at 03:00 AMCompanies committed to DEI but may talk about it differently: surveyMcKnight's Senior Living; by Kathleen Steele Gaivin; 9/19/24Social impact is a growing corporate strategy, even if it isn’t talked about, according to the results of a survey by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals and YourCause from Blackbaud. “The 2024 results show how the current landscape of corporate social impact is both dynamic and demanding, reflecting a field that is a priority to key stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors and community,” according to ACCP, which surveyed 125 companies in April. Ninety-six percent of the companies reported a continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives... DEI has become a polarizing political issue this year, according to ACCP. That doesn’t mean that companies are backing away from their commitments, but they may be changing the way they talk about DEI.Publisher's note: The Louisiana ~ Mississippi Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, a Hospice & Palliative Care Today sponsor, has a Health Disparities and Inequities Taskforce that has completed, among several other things, a Standards of Excellence certification process around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Hospice provider relocates to Bethlehem [PA]
09/24/24 at 03:00 AMHospice provider relocates to Bethlehem [PA] Lehigh Valley Business; by Stacy Wescoe; 9/23/24 Advantage, a provider of contract therapy, home health, and hospice services in Pennsylvania has opened a new office in Bethlehem on the Holy Family Manor campus. The existing Advantage campuses of Emmaus and Old Forge will be relocated to the Advantage Home Health and Hospice Bethlehem office. Clinical, social, and bereavement services will remain uninterrupted, the company said in a press release, and it will continue to serve all the same areas.
Ascension posts $1.8B annual loss; liquidity 'remains strong,' CFO says
09/23/24 at 03:00 AMAscension posts $1.8B annual loss; liquidity 'remains strong,' CFO says Becker's Hospital CFO Report; by Alan Condon; 9/18/24 St.Louis-based Ascension reported a $79 million operating loss (-0.3% margin) for the 10 months ending April 30, a substantial improvement on the $1.2 billion operating loss in the previous 10-month period. The results include $402 million in one-time, non-cash write-downs and non-recurring losses. In May and June 2024, operations were hampered by the May ransomware attack, resulting in reduced revenues from the associated business interruption along with costs incurred to address the issues and other business-related expenses. Despite this incident, Ascension drove a $1.2 billion operational improvement year over year for the 10 months ending April 30. The 136-hospital system's economic improvement plans focused on volume growth, rates and pricing, and cost levers.
Mirror, mirror 2024: A portrait of the failing U.S. health system - comparing performance in 10 nations
09/23/24 at 03:00 AMMirror, mirror 2024: A portrait of the failing U.S. health system - comparing performance in 10 nations The Commonwealth Fund; by David Blumenthal, Evan D. Gumas, Arnav Shah, Munira Z. Gunja, and Reginald D. Williams II Goal: Compare health system performance in 10 countries, including the United States, to glean insights for U.S. improvement. Methods: Analysis of 70 health system performance measures in five areas: access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity, and health outcomes. Key Findings: The top three countries are Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, although differences in overall performance between most countries are relatively small. The only clear outlier is the U.S., where health system performance is dramatically lower. Conclusion: The U.S. continues to be in a class by itself in the underperformance of its health care sector. While the other nine countries differ in the details of their systems and in their performance on domains, unlike the U.S., they all have found a way to meet their residents’ most basic health care needs, including universal coverage.
New data explores trust gap between execs and employees
09/23/24 at 02:45 AMNew data explores trust gap between execs and employees HR Daily Advisor; by Lin Grensing-Pophal; 9/19/24Creating a harmonious workplace where trust flourishes between employers and employees is crucial for aligning incentives and driving employee engagement. Unfortunately, that trust is often hard to find in the business world. ... Consider, for example, these data points from the PwC survey:
Swimming with dolphins or a gondola ride in Italy: Hospice VR program offers respite to dying patients
09/23/24 at 02:30 AMSwimming with dolphins or a gondola ride in Italy: Hospice VR program offers respite to dying patients The Hamilton Spectator; by Celeste Percy-Beauregar; 9/19/24Paramedic Andrew Wood asks a patient receiving end-of-life care at Hankinson House hospice in Brantford: “What would you like to do?” Whether it’s a concert, kayaking or skydiving that they have in mind, he can make it happen right then and there, with virtual-reality (VR) headsets. Since many of the patients have limited energy and are confined to their beds, VR offers a brief escape, an opportunity to try something new or return somewhere special, like a childhood home — one of Wood’s favourite experiences to facilitate using Google Street View.
Viral video of brother's last days in hospice bring smiles to family after his death
09/23/24 at 02:00 AMWoman explains viral video of brother with hospice nurses before he died ABC News - GMA; Shafiq Najib; 9/20/24 Marcella Brown's little brother, Omar Mamoe, died of appendix cancer at 34. A woman explained the story behind the viral video of her brother going on a walk and having fun with the nurses during his final days in hospice before his death. In an Instagram video shared by Marcella Brown of Austin, Texas, recently, her late brother Omar Mamoe can be seen sitting in a wheelchair as he was about to exit his room accompanied by the nurses who entertained him by rapping to a song, "It Was a Good Day," by Ice Cube. The clip, which has garnered over 5 million views, was taken eight days before Mamoe died, showing how he kept his spirits high and brought smiles to those around him. Speaking to "Good Morning America," Brown said she shared the video last month because she was feeling sad at the time, thinking about her late brother. "The video came up, and it just made me feel happy, and it just reminded me that towards the end of his life, like there were these little moments that were good," she said. [Click on the title's link to view the video and read more.]Editor's note: Omar's care was provided by Hospice Austin's Christopher House. Click here (and scroll down) for a different, beautiful video story about Omar and his family.
Lake Erie views from every room mark plans for new Hospice of the Western Reserve building
09/20/24 at 03:20 AMLake Erie views from every room mark plans for new Hospice of the Western Reserve building Ideastream Public Media; by Stephen Langel; 9/18/24The Hospice of the Western Reserve broke ground Wednesday on a new 32-bed facility in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood.The new, $25 million building will replace a 30-year-old facility located adjacent to it on East 185th Street and will have a different look and feel than the old site, said Laura Rayburn, president of the Hospice of the Western Reserve Foundation."It doesn't smell like a hospital, look like a hospital or sound like a hospital," Rayburn said. ... The new facility will provide patients and family members with suites that ensure quiet settings and privacy, she said. Each suite will also face Lake Erie with patio access for residents. "We have this beautiful asset of the lake, and we know the importance of water and how it can relieve stress, how it can reduce anxiety," Rayburn said. The facility also keeps medical equipment hidden from view to reduce stress and anxiety while providing the acute care patients need, she said. This can include having the ports for equipment to help with breathing located behind a picture above a bed's headboard, so it's out of sight when not needed, Rayburn said. The old facility, for which there are no current reuse plans, is being replaced due to rising maintenance and repair costs.
A record-breaking Hospice Cup Regatta
09/20/24 at 03:10 AMA record-breaking Hospice Cup Regatta Sail Editors; 9/18/24 Annapolis sailors turned out in force last weekend for the annual Hospice Cup regatta, getting in some great racing while helping raise record funding for the area’s nonprofit hospice organizations. Nearly 90 boats competed, together with sponsors raising more than $200,000, says Hospice Cup Board President Molly Wilmer. It was the most successful event in more than 25 years, with the amount donated and the number of donors at a record high. ... This year’s event stood out for other reasons. As a registered clean regatta, Hospice Cup also boasted status as zero-waste for the first time in its history. Sailing instructions encouraged use of reusable drink containers and collection of any trash found in local waters. ... For more than 40 years, Hospice Cup has supported local care programs for under and uninsured patients with advanced and terminal illness. Partnering with Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice, Talbot Hospice, Capital Caring, and the Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Hospice Cup has raised more than $30 million since the start of the race in 1982.
How the Fed’s interest rate cuts could affect hospice M&A
09/20/24 at 03:00 AMHow the Fed’s interest rate cuts could affect hospice M&A Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 9/19/24 The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5% on Wednesday, which will likely have an impact on hospice M&A. Interest rates have widespread implications for the hospice mergers and acquisitions market, particularly when it comes to private equity investments. PE firms, and some publicly traded companies, tend to finance their acquisitions by taking on debt. The rate reduction — from close to 5.5% to between 5% and 4.75% — means that the flow of dollars may pick up as borrowing gets less expensive. The slash in interest rates could result in a resurgence of M&A in the hospice space through the end of the year and into 2025, according to Cory Mertz, managing partner at M&A advisory firm Mertz Taggart. ...
The Journey Home receives inaugural $20K grant from BCF
09/19/24 at 03:00 AMThe Journey Home receives inaugural $20K grant from BCF Bartlesville, OK Local News; by Nathan Thompson; 9/17/24 The Journey Home, a nonprofit and free hospice facility, has received the Tell Your Story Grant of $20,000 from the Bartlesville Community Foundation. The award was announced Tuesday during the BCF's inaugural "Celebrate Together" luncheon at the Bartlesville Community Center. The competitive grant is structured to provide $10,000 of endowment support, $5,000 in operational funding and $5,000 worth of video and social media production. The Journey Home opened its doors in January 2014 as a specialized end-of-life care facility — only the second one of its kind in Oklahoma. It is a six-bedroom home staffed with professional caregivers and trained volunteers who provide continuous personal care for terminally-ill guests.
10 most, least diverse states in 2024
09/19/24 at 03:00 AM10 most, least diverse states in 2024 Becker's Hospital Review; by Erica Carbajal; 9/17/24 ... For the ranking, the financial services company compared all 50 states across six key dimensions: socio-economic diversity, cultural diversity, economic diversity, household diversity, religious diversity and political diversity. ... Here are the 10 most and least diverse states in 2024, per the ranking: Most diverse: [Starting with highest diversity] 1. California 2. Texas 3. Florida 4. New Mexico 5. Hawaii 6. Nevada 7. New Jersey 8. New York 9. Maryland 10. ArizonaLeast diverse: [Starts with lowest diversity] 1. West Virginia 2. Maine 3. New Hampshire 4. Vermont 5. Montana 6. Kentucky 7. Wyoming 8. Iowa 9. Utah 10. North Dakota
4 traps to avoid as you transition into a leadership role
09/19/24 at 03:00 AM4 traps to avoid as you transition into a leadership role Harvard Business Review; by David Lancefield; 9/17/24 Lisa came to me for help at the end of the first 90 days in her first C-suite role. She had started confidently, sharing her story, setting out her hopes for her new organization, and working hard to create some quick wins — but soon the problems started piling up: Investors were confused about the strategic direction, employees felt let down by unfulfilled promises, and customers remained unimpressed by the service they received. We reflected on what she could have done differently. ... She had fallen into four traps I’ve observed in my work with C-suite executives over the last 25 years. They divert attention from what matters and impair decision-making — just when you need to be on your A-game. Here’s what to watch out for and what to do instead.
Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month
09/19/24 at 03:00 AMHonoring National Hispanic Heritage Month CMS.gov - CMS Office of Minority Health Menu; for 9/15-10/15 September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the 63.7 million Hispanic people living in the United States. This month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) would like to raise awareness of the health disparities that impact Hispanic Americans and highlight efforts to reduce gaps in health care. Hispanic Americans are at greater risk of various health conditions due to a lack of preventive care and health insurance, as well as language barriers. In 2022, almost 28% of Hispanic adults didn’t have health insurance compared to Black (13.3%), White (7.4%), and Asian (7.1%) adults. Resources: