Hospice News
JULY 2, 2024
The recent divestment of home health locations by Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) likely will give the company a smoother course towards closing its acquisition by the UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum. Last week, Amedisys announced the sale of the locations to the home health and hospice provider VitalCaring for an undisclosed amount, according to a filing with the U.S.
Elaine Mansfield
JULY 2, 2024
EllaMay’s 80th birthday (photo by Vic Mansfield) Walking toward our favorite Chinese restaurant in Ithaca, NY in the late 1960s, we noticed a huge Buddha statue in a dusty storefront. The sign on the door said “American Brahmin Bookstore.” Someone was unpacking books inside, so with a name like that, we were curious. Soon Vic and I were hanging out at the new bookstore with a growing group of friends.
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Hospice News
JULY 2, 2024
Stakeholders and advocacy organizations recently collaborated to develop stronger trauma-informed care delivery guidelines that help hospices better address violence, abuse and neglect among serious and terminally ill populations. The global anti-violence advocacy organization NO MORE in concert with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) recently unveiled a resource guide to help strengthen hospice providers’ understanding of traumatic experiences and their impact
Daily Nurse
JULY 2, 2024
Have you ever felt that your career needed a jolt of adrenaline? Have you ever sensed that you’re too comfortable and complacent and things need to get shaken up? In our nursing and healthcare careers, we risk becoming too complacent when we’ve been settled into the same job, facility, specialty, or area of expertise for a long time. Things can sometimes get stale and repetitious, with few opportunities for growth and renewal.
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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
JULY 2, 2024
With increasing need for programs that aid caregivers, RUSH University Medical Center’s Caring for Caregivers (C4C) as an example of a hospital service that assists family members and friends who care for adults 60-years and older in their homes. The Need for Caregiver Support C4C is part of a nationwide effort to support the more than 55 million Americans (about 21% of the U.S. population) who provide care for family members with chronic and serious conditions.
Changing Lives Podcast
JULY 2, 2024
The 2023-2024 Annual Report provides a snapshot of our programs, services, finances, and successes from the past fiscal year. Hospice Quinte provides individuals, their families, and caregivers with compassionate end of life care, by attending to their physical, psychosocial, and practical needs, and offering empathetic care to those who are grieving through visiting hospice services and support groups.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JULY 2, 2024
Leah Rosenberg, MD Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Leah Rosenberg, MD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JULY 2, 2024
Amy Porter, MD PhD Mass General for Children/Massachusetts General Hospital AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Amy Porter, MD PhD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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