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New Day Healthcare Acquires Good Samaritan Society’s Hospice Operations

Hospice News

Texas-based New Day Healthcare LLC has announced its acquisition of Good Samaritan Society’s hospice operations in its home state. The deal marks an important strategic move as New Day Healthcare ramps up M&A activity in the near future, according to CEO and Founder G. The financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.

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New Day Healthcare Acquires Christian Senior Care Services

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New Day Healthcare has acquired the home-based care company Christian Senior Care Services in Houston for an undisclosed sum. The deal, New Days 13th to date, expands the companys personal care services division into five additional counties in the Houston metro area. Seniors 65 and older represent 13.8% Census Bureau.

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Climate change and nursing; catalysing sustainability in healthcare

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

The healthcare sector has recognized the significant influence of climate change on public health and is actively pursuing sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact 3 while continuing to care for those affected. The survey also found that minority of nurses were aware of the term Net-Zero Healthcare.

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The Future of the NHS in 2025 and Beyond: Embracing Innovation and Overcoming Challenges

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

The healthcare system is under significant pressure due to growing patient demands, a shortage of workforce, rising costs, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The experiences of other healthcare systems provide several key insights for the NHS as it embarks on its own digital transformation journey.

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New Hospice Locations Unveiled in 2 States as Others Close

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VITAS Widens Footprint in Texas Florida-based VITAS Healthcare is opening two new administrative offices in central Texas in response to rising demand for hospice care. The locations will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary staff providing care across northern Austin, Texas. Set to open in late June, the Chemed Corp.

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Medication Shortages Imperil Hospice Access, Quality

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Slightly more than 240 medications were in short supply at the close of Q1 2022, compared to 195 during the same period in 2016, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Shortages can also impede our ability to honor some patient and family wishes. The scope of the shortages seems to be widening.

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Studies: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Palliative Care

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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). Patients use a 5G mobile hotspot to receive virtual and augmented reality (AR) video experiences.