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Executive Personnel Changes - 3/28/25

Introducing our new President and CEO, Dan Ayres: Coastal Hospice welcomes experienced hospice leader Coastal Hospice, Salisbury, MD; Press Release; 3/21/25 The Coastal Hospice Board of Directors is pleased to announce Dan Ayres to serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Hospice, effective April 2025. We are excited to welcome Dan to the Coastal Hospice family, including our dedicated staff, volunteers, leadership, and medical professionals. ...  “Ayres is a respected hospice leader, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Coastal Hospice team,” said Coastal Hospice Board Chair Morgan Fisher. “His strategic vision, proven record of operational excellence, and sheer passion for this work make him the perfect fit to guide Coastal Hospice effectively.” The Board also extends its deepest gratitude to Ann Lovely, RN, BSN, CHPN, for her outstanding leadership and dedication as Interim President and CEO during this critical period. Her contributions have been invaluable ...

Executive Personnel Changes - 3/14/25

Kerry Hamilton is no longer CEO of Alive Hospice Nashville Business Journal; by Nikki Ross; 2/25/25Alive Hospice is once again looking for a new leader. ... Just over six months after taking the helm Kerry Hamilton is no longer CEO of Alive Hospice [Nashville, TN]. Hamilton, who was named CEO in June, is the one who initiated the split  ... [The full article is behind a paywall.]

Executive Personnel Changes - 2/21/25

Meet Karen Rubel, president and CEO of Nathan Adelson Las Vegas Business Press; 2/11/25Karen Rubel is the president and CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice. She joined the organization in 2007 as the vice president of development. She has extensive experience in operations, administration, major gifts fundraising and building development programs, as well as strong leadership skills and strategic planning abilities. ...Q: Let’s talk about professional goals for the hospice in 2025. A: Nathan Adelson Hospice is really in a transition for 2025. We are affiliated with the country’s largest nonprofit hospice company, Chapters Health System. We have created, with three other hospice entities, Chapters Health West.Q: Let’s talk about your professional goals in 2025.A: I will be transitioning out of my role as the president and CEO for Nathan Adelson and heading the Chapters Health West region. I am excited about this new opportunity.

Chapters Health system names new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the Foundation for Chapters Health Foundation Cision PR Web, Temple Terrace, FL; by Chapters Health System; 2/6/25 Chapters Health System ... announced the appointment of Franklin Guerrero as the new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the Chapters Health Foundation. Guerrero, accomplished fundraising executive with more than 20 years of experience in developing successful fundraising strategies, previously served as the Vice President of Major and Planned Gifts at Capital Caring Health, a Chapters Health affiliate organization. He also partnered with leadership at organizations such as AARP Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Project HOPE, USA for UNHCR and Children International.

Arkansas Hospice names Brian Bell new President and CEO Arkansas Money & Politics (AMP); by AMP Staff; 2/7/25 Arkansas Hospice announced Thursday that Dr. Brian W. Bell, M.D., FAAHPM, will take over as president and CEO for Arkansas Hospice’s Family of Care on March 10.  He joined the company in 2016 and is currently the chief medical officer. He will replace Judith Wooten, who announced her retirement last year. Wooten will stay on through April to ensure a smooth transition. Bell has worked in hospice care since 2006 and is board-certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He is one of only people in the state with the designation fellow of the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 

Former NAHC Leader Dombi joins Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Home Health Care News; by Joyce Famakinwa; 2/4/25 Bill Dombi, former president and CEO of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, has joined law firm Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. Dombi will serve as senior counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He has over four decades of experience spearheading major litigation and policy matters for the home health and hospice industry. ... Dombi first stepped into the role of NAHC’s vice president for law in 1987. He became NAHC’s interim president in 2017, and was named the association’s permanent president the following year. Throughout his time at NAHC, Dombi was a key player in the advancement of the home health and hospice industries. He officially retired from his role at NAHC at the end of 2024. The association also merged with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and is now known as the National Alliance for Care at Home.

Tracking layoffs, closures in healthcare nationwide Modern Healthcare; 1/24/25 Modern Healthcare is tracking closures and layoffs from health systems, digital health companies, insurers and other related businesses nationwide to better understand how labor costs and concerns are impacting the industry in rural communities and cities alike. Check back regularly for updates. [Topics in the post include:]

Executive Personnel Changes - 1/17/25

NPHI welcomes Robin Shultz as Vice President for Member Programs and Engagement National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), Washington, DC; Press Release; 1/8/25 The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) is proud to welcome Robin Shultz, LCSW, ACC, ACHP-SW, to the team as Vice President for Member Programs and Engagement. With her proven track record of leadership and a passion for innovation, Robin’s expertise is set to deepen connections among our members and drive meaningful engagement at all levels. Robin brings significant experience in hospice and palliative care to NPHI. ... In her new role with NPHI, Robin will focus on strengthening member engagement, ensuring active participation across forums, and fostering deeper inclusion for member staff at all levels. Her efforts will build on NPHI’s mission to advance the work of nonprofit hospice providers, empowering them to deliver exceptional care and services to their communities.

Catholic Hospice executive director retires after 40 years in healthcare management Archdiocese of Miami; by Priscilla Greear; 1/8/25 Dian Backoff retired in December 2024 as executive director of Catholic Hospice, having more than doubled the daily patient census in six years and extended its mission of compassionate end-of-life medical care across the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Miami. Her career spanned 40 years, from nurse to vice president and hospice pioneer—never forgetting the impact of daily nursing care to a woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS disease. ... Backoff, 65, likes to remind staff to remember their “why” to help patients experience a peaceful death. Additionally, “their families can experience what we call a good death and not have complicated grief afterwards and not be so distraught that they’re not healthy mentally,” she said.