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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

Hospice News

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. Bell currently serves on the National Alliance for Care at Homes Professional Education Committee.

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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. People often choose hospice at home because its a familiar, relaxed environment. Understanding whats next will go a long way in helping your family rest easier.

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BoldAge PACE Launches New Center to Address ‘Significant Gaps’ Among Underserved

Hospice News

that year, according to National Alliance for Care at Home. For instance, these services help aging populations maintain quality of life by avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and placement in long-term care facilities. Socioeconomic trends are also a strategic factor, Williams indicated.

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Incoming Samaritan CEO Phillip Heath: Reduce Dependence on Medicare

Hospice News

A veteran of the senior services sector, Health has spent his 30-year career as a leader of hospice, senior housing, long term care, and PACE programs, in addition to a stint as a health care lobbyist. I also think that we have to look at the potential new relationships out there with long term care.

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Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

Traditions Health

General inpatient care: Care that is provided if the patient has severe pain or symptoms that require a more advanced level of care and treatment that is more effective during a short stay at an acute care hospital, inpatient hospice facility, or long-term care facility.

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Paying Your Care Staff More Won’t Keep Them Around Longer—Here are 4 Solutions that Will, According to the Experts

Home Care Pulse

While this is great news, the average care staff turnover rate has stayed at a steady 65% for 3 years in a row. The care at home industry is also the only environment where long-term care providers are expected to deliver care to all their patients between the hours of 9 a.m.

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Hospices Face ‘Interesting Unknowns’ in Wake of Presidential Election

Hospice News

“Near-term, we will focus on working with the Trump transition teams to share LeadingAge’s agenda and to gain a clear understanding of the new administration’s housing, aging, health- and long-term care goals. That’s our top priority in the short term.”

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