Hospice News

JULY 12, 2024

Alive Hospice Names New CEO Alive Hospice has tapped Kerry Hamilton as its new president and CEO. Hamilton takes the helm at the Nashville-based nonprofit hospice after previously serving as principal of the health care consulting firm Ten26 Health Group. He brings more than 20 years of hospice management experience, including roles such as Hospice of Central Ohio’s CEO and chief business development and growth officer at Ohio’s Hospice, among others.

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Living Assistance Services

JULY 12, 2024

If your parent or another loved one wants to age in place, there are several things you can do to help support that goal: offer your.

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Hospice News

JULY 12, 2024

The forthcoming Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act from U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenaur (D-Oregon), if enacted, would implement a number of changes to medical review processes. Blumenauer announced the bill in June at the Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington D.C. Though the bill language is still in development, it will likely contain proposed updates to payment mechanisms for high-acuity palliative services, changes to the per-diem payment process and actio

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Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2024

In recent years, there has been an increase in nurse entrepreneurs who have chosen a less conventional path in the healthcare industry. Nurses, known for their dedication and adaptability, are now moving beyond traditional direct patient care roles and venturing into side gigs and full-fledged entrepreneurial ventures. This article examines the process of moving from idea to action, discussing the different stages of starting a business, the challenges encountered, and the unique strengths that

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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.

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Hospice News

JULY 12, 2024

Unity Hospice and Palliative Care has signed an agreement to become part of Illinois-based Northwestern Medicine’s Post-Acute Network (PAN). The agreement establishes the hospice as a preferred provider for referrals from the health system, which is affiliated with Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. “We are pleased to join Northwestern Medicine’s Post-Acute Network,” said Melinda Kotansky, Director of Business Development at Unity Hospice and Palliative Care, Greater Chicagoland.

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NHPCO

JULY 12, 2024

For Immediate Release July 12, 2024 (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) – The NAHC-NHPCO Alliance recently submitted a comment letter to the office of Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) on the discussion draft of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act (Hospice CARE Act) , along with an overview and section-by-section summary.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 12, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Ranolazine is an inhibitor of sodium channel influx during repolarization. This reduces intracellular sodium concentrations, which, in turn, results in a reduction in oxygen consumption and improvement in angina symptoms.

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