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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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He currently serves on the board of directors of the Research Institute for Home Care, formerly the Alliance for Home Health Quality & Innovation, and also on the Hospice & Home Care Foundation of North Carolina. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut and in Washington, DC., as well as the U.S.

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New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country

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During his tenure, he has helped to develop and oversee the launch of the NPHI Innovation Lab, which focuses on designing systematic approaches to improve advanced illness care by examining trends in population health, claims analytics and practice optimization. Whitley joined the organization 29 years ago as a visiting nurse. “I

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Adena Health, ASHN Form Hospice, Home Health JV

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Adena Health System operates four Ohio hospitals with a total of 341 beds, as well as six regional clinics, a medical group, behavioral health services and a charitable foundation, among others. The health system currently employs more than 4,000 workers. This is a rise from 17.8% currently, according to the U.S.

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New Employee Support Program Launches to Strengthen Hospice Retention

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The Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care (IAHHC) has unveiled a new employee support program designed to help with retention of much needed workforce resources in end-of-life care. The association on Wednesday launched Creating Action and Resources for Employees (C.A.R.E.) The C.A.R.E.

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Federal Officials Call for Stronger Medicare Advantage Oversight

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Congressional legislators are casting doubts on regulatory oversight of Medicare Advantage plans over concerns about spending, claims denials, and end-of-life care. Pallone indicated that the subcommittee’s investigation would continue, so those stakeholders could appear in future hearings.

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New Leadership at Interim HealthCare; Former Amedisys CEO to Lead TheKey

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“With the high patient demands facing health care right now, I’m confident in the expertise of our staff and entrepreneurial energy of our franchisees to continue leading the charge in home health care.” Mastrapa since 2021 has been an advisor and consultant to multiple health care companies.

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Voices: Todd Austin, President, HCP

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I think the biggest talent that isn’t being utilized is some of the best training out there from Barbara Karnes, an end-of-life expert, around providing both the clinician and the family member with more comfort around the end-of-life experience.

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