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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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Researchers have identified a number of clinical benefits, including reduction of anxiety, depression and improved acceptance of mortality, according to a 2019 literature review in the journal Current Oncology. It’s actually pretty cheap compared to some other drugs in the space.”

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

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The Denver Hospice Appoints New Medical Director. The Denver Hospice recently tapped Dr. Robert Howe as its new medical director following the retirement of Dr. Shirlee Turner after 11 years of service at the company. Raj Hiranandani, expanding its medical services team amid growth.

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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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The leadership team is solid, the team is experienced and has a culture of compassion, caring and innovation. Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, established in 1983, rebranded as Helios Care in 2019. Helios Care now serves three counties in New York.

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New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country

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NPHI is a national advocacy organization with more than 100 nonprofit advanced illness care providers, including those offering hospice and palliative care services. Muir joined the organization in 2019 as its chief of clinical innovations. 3HC Announces New CEO 3HC Home Health & Hospice Care Inc.

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

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She previously served as its associate medical director following her fellowship, then moved on to become its director of pediatrics before ascending to her current leadership position. “It I look forward to engaging our talented medical staff to lead the industry in providing end-of-life care.”.

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Two CEOs Retire, Three Hospice Leadership Teams Grow

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Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and later joined NYC Health + Hospitals Corp. Prior to Calvary Hospital, he was COO at the Jacobi Medical Center. Comfort has been Calvary Hospital’s COO since 2019. He joined the health system as medical director 24 years ago.

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Executive Moves at UnitedHealth Group, Treasure Coast Hospice

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He most recently served as UnitedHealth Group’s CEO since 2019 president. Prior to that, McMahon was COO of its health care subsidiary Optum. Crouch brings more than 30 years of health care leadership experience to the role. He also served as medical director at skilled nursing facility provider Life Care Center of Port St.

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