Hospice News
APRIL 11, 2025
Many hospices in 2025 are driving to expand in the senior housing and assisted living space. More than 818,000 people in the United States dwell in more than 30,600 assisted living communities nationwide with an aggregate 1.2 million licensed beds, according to the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
Together for Short Lives
APRIL 11, 2025
The Welsh Government has announced that additional funding worth 5.5 million is being provided to support Wales’ 12 commissioned hospices, including the two children’s hospices. As the number of children and young people with life-limiting conditions increases, children’s hospices are playing an increasingly vital role in the health and care system.
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Hospice News
APRIL 11, 2025
Las Vegas-based Nathan Adelson Hospice has completed its affiliation with the nonprofit Chapters Health System. The affiliation seals the establishment of Chapters Health West, an extension of Florida-based Chapters footprint into Nevada, California and Oregon. Chapters Health West came into being with the affiliation of four hospices with Chapters, including Nathan Adelson, California-based Hospice of Santa Cruz County and Hospice East Bay, and Oregon-headquartered Willamette Vital Health.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 11, 2025
In a transformative leap for emergency care on Long Island, New York, Mount Sinai South Nassau is opening the doors to its newly expanded Fennessy Family Emergency Departmenta $50 million project five years in the making. With 54 private exam rooms and a patient-centric design, this cutting-edge facility is poised to reshape how emergency medicine is delivered in one of the region’s busiest ERs. “This is a tremendous milestone for Mount Sinai South Nassau that has been years in the m
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Hospice News
APRIL 11, 2025
A few hospice executives have recently announced their retirement as new leaders step forward at a number of organizations. Addus president, COO retires Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) President and COO Brad Bickham recently announced his retirement, effective March 2026. Bickman has played a pivotal role in the companys growth during his eight-year tenure, according to Addus Chairman and CEO Dirk Allison.
Elder Care Matters
APRIL 11, 2025
Choosing the right elder law attorney is essential for your family's well-being, especially when navigating complex issues like estate planning, Medicaid, and senior care legalities. This step-by-step guide will help you find an experienced attorney who understands your unique needs and provides the legal expertise necessary to safeguard your loved ones' future.
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Nurse Nacole
APRIL 11, 2025
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Hospice News
APRIL 11, 2025
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Friday announced its proposed 2026 hospice payment rule , which includes a 2.4% increase in per diem payments alongside evolving quality reporting measures. The increase represents an estimated $695 million rise in total hospice payments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. It is also lower than the 2.9% hike CMS approved in its 2025 final rule.
Hospice News
APRIL 11, 2025
Patients with heart failure have multifaceted needs that could be better addressed with stronger palliative care collaborations, recent research has found. Integrating palliative care (PC) services alongside heart failure (HF) management has been associated with improved patient satisfaction and symptom control, as well as more informed decision-making processes throughout the disease trajectory.
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