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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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Dombis 37-year tenure at NAHC ended prior to its merger with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in 2023, which led to development of the combined organization the National Alliance for Care at Home.

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Palliative Care’s ‘Endless Opportunities’ to Grow

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Having sufficient staff is key to building a palliative care program, according to Dr. Kerry Moss, palliative care medical director for Connecticut Children’s. We need to talk about what palliative care does and how it benefits patients and their families.

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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

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In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. All of it has shaped who I am today, and these experiences help me better empathize with people as patients in the community care setting.

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Heartlinks Expands Hospice, Palliative Programs with New Adult Family Home

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“It became clear to us that we needed to offer an option for our patients and their families, a place where they can access respite care,” she said. Additionally, many families struggle to find appropriate end-of-life care in a setting that feels like home.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2024

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The case illustrates the scale of activity occurring among fraudulent actors seeking a profit while providing poor or negligent care and exploiting the vulnerability of specific patient populations. #3: NAHC and NHPCO have since joined forces to form the National Alliance for Care at Home.

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