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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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Former NAHC President Joins New Day Healthcare, Law Firm Bill Dombi has recently stepped into two new roles following his retirement as president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). Bell currently serves on the National Alliance for Care at Homes Professional Education Committee.

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3 Keys to Hospice Social Worker Recruitment and Retention

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During the pandemic, those professionals have left the health care field in record numbers. Attrition rates exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 35% as of October 2021, the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation found. Nationally, medical social workers in the hospice space had an average caseload of 29.15 patients compared to 14.12

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Unveils New Palliative Care Unit

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The unit is operated by the hospital’s palliative care program, which collaborates with nurses across its care continuum on meeting patients’ needs. Its palliative care program began in 2006, launching its first clinic in 2010 and growing ever since, Cohen stated.

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Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages

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Hospice and Home Care of Juneau shutters. Alaska-based Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) recently announced its closure, citing high staffing costs and lack of clinicians. HHCJ had two hospice and 17 home health patients on its services when the closure took effect on October 19.

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Bartlett Regional Hospital Gets Green Light to Take Over Hospice Services, Executives Step Down

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The hospital sought hospice licensure in the certificate of need state after Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) halted services last October, citing high staffing costs and insufficient nursing resources. HHCJ received Medicare certification in 2006 and was operated by Catholic Community Services prior to its closure.

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Amedisys Makes Executive Moves, Bristol Hospice Names New CFO

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Amedisys cited Muscato’s integral roles in strategic investments such as the joint venture strategy the company is pursuing with its Tennessee-based subsidiary Contessa Health, which grew its reach into the high-acuity home care space.

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Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

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VMG is one of three entities that comprise Valley Health System, which provides care in southern New York and northern New Jersey communities. The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care are also part of the health system. ALC is a subsidiary of Assistenza Healthcare Management. “We