Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and at the forefront of this transformation is the rise of Nurse Practitioners (NPs). With a growing shortage of physicians, an aging population , and increased demand for accessible care, NPs have become an integral part of the healthcare system. But with this rise, a question often comes up: Are Nurse Practitioners replacing Doctors?
Hospice News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The California-based hospice provider YoloCares is adding an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program to its portfolio of services, which aims to address patients’ social determinants of health and related needs. The nonprofit received a close to $3million grant from the State of California to help defray startup costs for the program, which in the long term will receive reimbursement through the Golden State’s Medicaid program.
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Life & Death Matters
OCTOBER 25, 2024
This post was written by: Tiara Sisson CPHR SHRM-CP, ParalegalOctober 25, 2024 As the newest member of the Life and Death Matters (LDM) team, I had the privilege of attending the MIPCC 2024 Conference alongside Kath and Ted. Coming from a background in operations and administration, this was a wonderful opportunity for me to delve […] The post Embracing Compassion: Reflections from a Newcomer at the MIPCC 2024 Conference appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Hospice is a unique specialty in health care, and many nurses entering the field are unsure of what to expect. However, they can rely on more experienced nurses for guidance as they begin their professional journeys. The demand for hospice and palliative care in the United States is projected to outstrip the supply of the clinicians trained to provide it during the next decade.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Together for Short Lives
OCTOBER 25, 2024
After two years and nine months, the Morrisons and Together for Short Lives partnership has come to an end. However, whilst the partnership is officially over, the impact it has had will continue for years to come. There are five key ways in which the partnership has changed lives. 1. Funding to provide 215,685 hours […] The post Morrisons and Together for Short Lives: A lasting legacy appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
VITAS Launches New Florida Location VITAS Healthcare has opened a new location in Florida, expanding the hospice provider’s footprint in its home state. The Chemed Corp (NYSE: Chem) subsidiary recently announced the new office’s opening, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The location will serve as a hub for staff providing hospice services across Pasco County, where seniors 65 and older represent 21.8% of the county’s overall population, the U.S.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Health care providers should take a more expansive view of how they care for patients and families, according to Dr. Tressia Shaw, the new division chief for palliative medicine at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Shaw rose to lead the Phoenix, Arizona-based hospital’s palliative care program in early October. U.S. News and World Report ranks Phoenix Children’s as the best children’s hospital in Arizona.
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