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Addus Pulling Back on Hospice Deals

Hospice News

Strategic priorities for Texas-headquartered Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) continue to focus on personal care and home health and less on hospice as the company waits for the dust to settle following its Gentiva personal care acquisition. Improvements in hospice valuation trends have not come far enough in recent years to make the market a focal point for Addus, according to Executive Vice President and CFO Brian Poff.

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When Someone With Dementia Is Hiding Things: Tips to Help

Responsive Home Care

We’ve all experienced that moment of utter panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this happening multiple times every day, coupled with an overwhelming sense of confusion and fear. This scenario is a common part of life for people with dementia. To make things even more unsettling, […] The post When Someone With Dementia Is Hiding Things: Tips to Help appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Empath Health, American Health Plans Launch ISNP Joint Venture

Hospice News

The nonprofit senior care provider Empath Health is partnering with the Medicare Advantage organization American Health Plans (AHP), a division of American Health Partners to serve patients who are enrolled in Institutional Special Needs Plans (ISNP). ISNPs are Medicare Advantage plans that are designed to serve beneficiaries who live in skilled nursing facilities.

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Local SEO Strategies for Home Care Companies and How AI is Changing Search

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

In today’s digital world, local SEO is crucial for care providers aiming to connect with potential clients and employees in their specific service areas. With consumers increasingly relying on the internet to find local services and jobs, optimizing your online presence can significantly enhance visibility and attract more people to your business.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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Crissy Carlisle Steps Down as Enhabit CFO

Hospice News

Crissy Carlisle is stepping down as CFO of the home health and hospice provider Enhabit Inc (NYSE: EHAB). Carlisle’s departure follows the completion of a strategic review that concluded that Enhabit should remain a standalone company rather than sell. This prompted a feud with minority investor AREX Capital Management, which pushed for a sale. This came to a head in a contentious board election last week.

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Traditions Health of Lawrenceville, Georgia Reaches Highest Level with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Veteran Program

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health is proud to announce our Lawrenceville, Georgia branch is now a Level Five Partner with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Traditions Health of Lawrenceville is one of only seven hospices in the state of Georgia to have earned Level Five status.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing The most commonly used method for central venous cannulation is the Seldinger (guidewire) technique, in which a thin-walled needle is used to introduce a guidewire into the vessel lumen.

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