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Hospice, Palliative Providers Strategize to Reach Underserved Communities

Hospice News

MAY 18, 2023

Providers are seeking to better understand the scope of health care disparities to find where the greatest areas of needs exist among underserved populations. But defining the range of communities that specifically lack access to hospice and palliative care can be a moving target. Hospice News photo.)

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Key Research Trends: Long Hospice Stays, Palliative Care Save Medicare Dollars

Hospice News

JULY 13, 2023

“We can provide better care to patients with advanced and serious illness, and it’s encouraging to see research show what changes could come in hospice.” Hospice is associated with lower Medicare end-of-life expenditures when hospice lengths of stay are longer than 10 days,” an NHPCO representative told Hospice News in an email. “In

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Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Though staffing remains the greatest challenge in 2023, conditions are improving, reported more than half (54%) of hospice and palliative care professionals in this year’s Hospice News Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase.

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4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Franklin, Tennessee-headquartered Traditions provides hospice, home health and palliative care as well as consulting services across 18 states. His previous employers include Aveanna Healthcare (NASDAQ: AVAH), Nextaff, Saint Jude Hospice & Spirit Homecare, Iowa Hospice and Bon Secours Health System, among others.

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Hospice Executives Retire as New Leaders Rise

Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2025

Addus president, COO retires Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) President and COO Brad Bickham recently announced his retirement, effective March 2026. The Maryland-based hospice and palliative care provider has announced the retirement of Shauna Chabot, its chief advancement officer, effective April 15. and MedStar Health.

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Executive Changes at Niagara Hospice, Transcend Strategy Group, AMOREM, HomeCare & Hospice

Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Niagara Hospice is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services. Other providers in the group include Kalos Health, Liberty Home Care, Hospice of Orleans and The Niagara Hospice Alliance. This followed the launch of its dementia care and family support program in 2019.

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Guaranteed Health is redefining the end-of-life-care experience by building a-first-of-its-kind technology and AI-enabled platform that supports patients, caregivers, providers and payers. Littlefield steps in to lead the organization after three decades of experience in the hospice and palliative care space. “I

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Where Hospices Are Investing Their 2024 Recruitment, Retention Dollars

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Staffing was identified as a main 2024 pain point by 36% of 143 respondents to the Hospice News’ 2024 Outlook Survey , conducted with Homecare Homebase. Created in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The North Carolina-based organization offers home infusion services, along with home care and hospice.

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Future Leader: Amy Rose, Director, Palliative Products, Axxess

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. It may be where you end your career.”

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Ep. 27 - Racial and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care

HPNA podcast

JANUARY 15, 2024

In this episode, we welcome Amisha Parekh de Campos, PhD, MPH, RN, CHPN to the show where she speaks on the research that she is conducting surrounding people of color in end-of-life care. Joseph in 2009; additional certifications include hospice and palliative care (CHPN). She received her BSN from the University of St.

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Future Leader: Drake Jarman, SVP of Growth, Hospice, Amedisys

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link].

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Future Leader: Vivek Mathew, Vice President of Marketing, Maxwell Healthcare Associates

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. What drew you to the hospice and palliative care industry?

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Non-Clinical Staff Shortages Cause Hospices ‘Sleepless Nights’

Hospice News

MAY 17, 2022

I anticipate HR taking a front row seat in health care as our nation faces clinical staffing shortages over the next two decades.”. Widespread workforce shortages of hospice and palliative care providers are expected to worsen during the next 25 years. Concern over non-clinical staff is gaining momentum.

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Future Leaders: Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link].

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My wife is my doctor at home’: A qualitative study exploring the challenges of home-based palliative care in a resource-poor setting

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This episode features Dr Yakubu Salifu (International Observatory on End of Life Care, Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK). Patients have inadequate access to medication and other practical resources for homecare.

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Staffing Shortages Weighing on Hospice Executive’s Minds in 2025

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Staffing challenges were cited as the leading concern among 35% of 112 hospice professionals who participated in this years Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase. Photo by Hospice News Photo by Hospice News 2025 Outlook Survey Results by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase.

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Hospice Leaders ‘Scratching the Surface’ of Public Awareness Opportunities in 2025

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The ability to increase public awareness and community education efforts was cited as the third top concern by 16% of 112 hospice professionals who participated in this years Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase. Photo by Hospice News Photo by Hospice News 2025 Outlook Survey Results by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase.

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The State of the Hospice Nursing Workforce

Hospice News

MAY 28, 2024

A main issue is that many students do not receive adequate exposure to hospice and palliative care during their medical education, including training in the full scope of these interdisciplinary services. Introducing end-of-life care sooner in their education could “make a dent” busting this myth, Dias stated.

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How CON Laws Influence Hospice Quality, Program Integrity

Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2024

Alivia Care emerged in 2020 when Community Hospice & Palliative Care, now an affiliate, formed a larger company with a wider range of services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider has since expanded its geographic reach across the Southeast region to include Georgia.

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How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Hospice News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Palliative care, pediatric end-of-life care and end-of-life doula (EOLD) services are top of mind for hospices that are diversifying their services in 2024. About 16% of the survey respondents indicated plans to start palliative care programs this year, a decline from 56% of respondents in 2023.

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Dispelling Hospice Misconceptions

Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

The nature of social workers’ roles on an interdisciplinary hospice team give them a unique, inside look into how faith, religion and belief systems can impact understanding of end-of-life care, Gaines said. Nearly two-thirds of the participants were c-suite leaders, vice presidents or directors.

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Future Leaders Class of 2022: Bailey Woodhams, Maxwell Healthcare Associates

Hospice News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. She introduced me to the electronic medical record (EMR) company, Homecare Homebase. What drew you to this industry? Kids bring so much light and curiosity to this world.

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‘Disturbing’ Outlook: Hospices’ Top Regulatory Concerns in 2025

Hospice News

MARCH 20, 2025

Regulatory changes and increasing oversight were the second-most cited concerns among nearly a quarter (21%) of 112 hospice professionals who participated in this years Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase. Photo by Hospice News Photo by Hospice News 2025 Outlook Survey Results by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase.

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Hospice, Palliative Providers Strategize to Reach Underserved Communities

Key Research Trends: Long Hospice Stays, Palliative Care Save Medicare Dollars

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Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders

Hospice Executives Retire as New Leaders Rise

Executive Changes at Niagara Hospice, Transcend Strategy Group, AMOREM, HomeCare & Hospice

Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Where Hospices Are Investing Their 2024 Recruitment, Retention Dollars

Future Leader: Amy Rose, Director, Palliative Products, Axxess

Ep. 27 - Racial and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care

Future Leader: Drake Jarman, SVP of Growth, Hospice, Amedisys

Future Leader: Vivek Mathew, Vice President of Marketing, Maxwell Healthcare Associates

Non-Clinical Staff Shortages Cause Hospices ‘Sleepless Nights’

Future Leaders: Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises

My wife is my doctor at home’: A qualitative study exploring the challenges of home-based palliative care in a resource-poor setting

Staffing Shortages Weighing on Hospice Executive’s Minds in 2025

Hospice Leaders ‘Scratching the Surface’ of Public Awareness Opportunities in 2025

The State of the Hospice Nursing Workforce

How CON Laws Influence Hospice Quality, Program Integrity

How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Dispelling Hospice Misconceptions

Future Leaders Class of 2022: Bailey Woodhams, Maxwell Healthcare Associates

‘Disturbing’ Outlook: Hospices’ Top Regulatory Concerns in 2025

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