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Hospices Shaking Up Executive Teams

Hospice News

Hamad will be responsible for implementing new technologies at the hospice organization that create operational efficiencies, improve patient care delivery and support its strategic initiatives. Clark has served as a board member of the nonprofit hospice provider since 2022, and from 2014 to 2018.

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Medication Shortages Imperil Hospice Access, Quality

Hospice News

These factors can make the always-difficult decision about end-of-life care even harder for patients and families. Pain and symptom management is the highest priority for patients and families, according to a 2014 study. Medication shortages can also impact patient satisfaction scores, according to Paglino.

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Amedisys Appoints Richard Ashworth as President, CEO and Board Member

Hospice News

Kusserow led Amedisys between 2014 and the first quarter of 2022, when he retired as CEO but stayed on as chairman. I am passionate about patient care and giving Amedisys’ caregivers the tools and support needed to focus on what they do best,” Ashworth said in statement.

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Hospital, Health System Activity Creating ‘Very Disruptive Point’ in Hospice M&A Landscape

Hospice News

A total of 109 transactions in the hospice and home health space involved a hospital and health system from 2014 to 2021, according to market analysis data that The Braff Group shared with Hospice News. Compared to other health care settings, hospices lack diversity in revenue streams such as private insurers and Medicaid funding.

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Agape Care’s New M&A VP, New CEO Takes Helm at Community Hospice

Hospice News

Mag brings a level of thought leadership and innovation that will further enhance our reputation of excellence in patient care.”. In her new role, she’ll oversee Trustbridge’s medical staff providing home- and facility-based hospice care. Trustbridge Names New Hospice CMO.

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AlayaCare Launches interRAI Assessments

AlayaCare

TORONTO, ON – November 6, 2018 – AlayaCare today announced that its home and community care clients can now apply interRAI assessments to patient care plans. AlayaCare is providing the platform for Home and Community Care organizations to propel towards innovation and home care of the future.

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AACN Names Vicki Good Chief Clinical Officer

Daily Nurse

. “Our CCO collaborates widely within the AACN community and beyond to identify, translate, and facilitate opportunities and integrated action to address current and emerging practice needs and advocacy priorities on issues that matter most to nurses and their patients.” “Nursing is at a pivotal point.

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