Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHEM) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare recently named Laury Bliss as its new vice president of operations in southern California. She returns to the company after nearly three years at the helm of San Diego-based The Elizabeth Hospice as its chief strategy officer. Hospice utilization in Hawaii reached 45.4%

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The 2024 Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Awards wrapped up Monday’s award presentations. These awards recognize hospice volunteers who embody the concept of volunteerism at the heart of hospice; improving the patient experience and serving as an inspiration to others.

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 13, 2024

What happens during hospice care? This person coordinates with the hospice team. Your healthcare providers usually visit a few times a week. You and your caregiver can also call the hospice team 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In most cases, your primary caregiver is a family member or friend.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

Healthcare, just the way healthcare is structured, that’s not something that’s feasible unless there’s a specific symptom management need that allows for more care, but just to provide simple care doesn’t exist. What’s the difference between end-of-life doula and a hospice volunteer?

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. These older patients are costing a ton in healthcare costs.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 6, 2024

Elizabeth Hart, MD Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Patients are often my most treasured teachers. More formal mentors are too many to name.

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