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VITAS Healthcare Strengthens Executive Team with Key Promotions in Hospice Operations, HME Department

Hospice News

VITAS Healthcare, one of the largest providers of hospice and palliative care services in the U.S., Having joined the company in 2012, Cosma has steadily progressed through the ranks, leading teams across clinical and operations departments. has announced the promotion of several executives to key positions within its leadership team.

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The Pennant Group Taps Guerisoli as New CEO

Hospice News

Guerisoli joined Pennant in 2012 and until August the company’s president and COO. Their portfolio includes the hospice provider Cornerstone Healthcare. Brian Wayment will remain president of Cornerstone Healthcare, Pennant’s home health and hospice business. NASDAQ: PNTG).

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VITAS Makes C-Suite, EVP Promotions; Westfall Named Chairman

Hospice News

Vitas Healthcare is making changes in its c-suite and executive team. VITAS Healthcare continues to experience tremendous success and, as we keep growing, so do the opportunities and recognition for our leadership,” Westfall told Hospice News in an email. CEO Nick Westfall has been appointed the company’s chairman.

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Residential Hospice Acquires Safe Haven

Hospice News

The company is a division of Graham Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Residential’s parent company Graham Healthcare Group also owns the home-based care providers Residential Home Health, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Healthcare@Home, and Mary Free Bed at Home.

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Residential Hospice Acquires Two Providers in Missouri and Ohio

Hospice News

Residential is a portfolio company of Graham Healthcare Management, which in turn is a subsidiary of the investment firm Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). In 2012, the company purchased its first hospice provider, Celtic Healthcare. Celtic and Residental merged in 2016 to form Graham Healthcare Group.

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Studies: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Palliative Care

Hospice News

Virtual reality technology can reduce the use of high-cost pain therapy services and medications, according to Dr. Joseph Shega, executive vice president and chief medical officer of VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp (NYSE: CHE).

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Gen Z Nurses: A New Era of Expectations and Engagement

Diversity Nursing

This generation— born roughly between 1997 and 2012—has been raised in an era where digital technology is not only a tool but an integral part of daily life. In practical terms, this means that healthcare facilities looking to attract young talent should invest in digital solutions that streamline communication, scheduling, and documentation.

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