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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2024

Hospice News

The case illustrates the scale of activity occurring among fraudulent actors seeking a profit while providing poor or negligent care and exploiting the vulnerability of specific patient populations. #3: The Hospice CARE Act has the potential to dramatically reshape end-of-life care delivery, sources told Hospice News.

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A Life’s Passion Shared

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He felt it would show others that you can still contribute, even in this chapter of life. That was all Robert’s care team needed to hear to spur them into action. Art Show: A One-Night Exhibit and Social Event. The fund was recently named in honor of our former chief medical director, who retired in August.

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Hope Produces Town Hall Webinars

Hope Hospice

Get up-to-date event details at HopeHospice.com/townhall. Our panelists will discuss these end-of-life care options and give you insight into how hospice and health systems are adjusting to new demands and needs. Panelists: Jatinder Marwaha, MD, FACP, HMCD, Hope Hospice Medical Director.

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Hospices Facilities Launch, Renovate With Growth in Mind

Hospice News

The new location will allow for improved support for serious and terminally ill patients that lack caregiver support or need higher levels of care, said Dr. Christopher Strzalka, medical director at Julia Hospice & Palliative Care. The organization planned to begin construction in 2022 and open by the end of 2023.

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Congress to Mull End-of-Life Planning Bills

Hospice News

Our measure will empower Americans who are without plans for end-of-life care to be prepared in the event they experience severe illness,” said Blumenthal in a statement. “By If enacted the bill would significantly expand federal resources to support advance care planning and end-of-life care decision making.

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High Peaks Hospice celebrates National Doctors Day with a Spotlight on our Medical Director

High Peaks Hospice

High Peaks Hospice would like to honor our Medical Director, Dr. Curt Gedney for National Doctors Day by sharing information about him with the team. This church member who participated in the board meetings, events, and more was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and shortly after, passed.

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Playwright, Foundation Teaching Hospice Through Theater

Hospice News

In Accord’s production of “Lily,” a member of the local Rotary Club portrayed the title character with a hospice medical director in the role of Joe. The foundation also funds hospice research and projects and offers resources for hospices that have been adversely affected by disasters or other unforeseen events.

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