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Hoffmann Hospice Creates Grief Camp for Children of First Responders

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

California-based Hoffmann Hospice has established a grief camp designed for children and teens who are mourning a first responder. The organization expects 10 to 12 participants in 2024, compared to about 30 for their more general grief programs for children, according to Ryan D’Amato, family support manager for Hoffmann Hospice.

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Hospice of Davidson County Launches New Children’s Grief Camp

Hospice News

JULY 9, 2024

North Carolina-based Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will soon unveil a summer grief camp for bereaved children and teens. Dubbed Camp Comfort, the new grief program launches this Thursday for children in 1st through 5th grade. Children are often overlooked when it comes to processing loss and grief,” Warner said.

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Hospices Partner with After-Loss Services to Bolster Grief Support

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This reality is driving some hospices to forge stronger collaborations with providers of after-loss services. Marylander is also a licensed clinical social worker and practiced law for 35 years prior to stepping into health care. “One White serves as bereavement coordinator and chaplain at Kansas-based Interim HealthCare of Topeka.

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Grief Care’s 2024 Outlook in Hospice

Hospice News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Finding the right balance of support and career development for bereavement care professionals is key to recruitment and retention as hospices combat labor strains. Grief care specialists take on challenging roles as they help families navigate the financial and emotional aspects of a loved one’s loss.

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The Hospice CARE Act‘s Potential Unintended Consequences

Hospice News

JULY 26, 2024

The most recent iteration of Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, currently in a discussion draft phase, could have some unintended consequences in the future of end-of-life care delivery. Developed by U.S. Blumenaur’s office and members of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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‘Normalizing’ Trauma-Informed Hospice Care Delivery

Hospice News

JULY 2, 2024

Stakeholders and advocacy organizations recently collaborated to develop stronger trauma-informed care delivery guidelines that help hospices better address violence, abuse and neglect among serious and terminally ill populations. This guide was a logical next step in providing this holistic care,” Fisher said. “It

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Treasure Coast Hospice, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Complete Affiliation

Hospice News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Francis Reflections Lifestage Care and Treasure Coast Health on Tuesday completed their affiliation, a move nearly a year in the making after the two Florida-based nonprofits signaled they would join forces. Combined, the two organizations provide hospice and palliative care to more than 7,000 patients annually across Brevard, Martin, St.

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New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country

Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Cameron Muir has been named as the new CMO of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). His new title signals the organization’s strategic plans to reshape hospice care delivery through patient-centered, innovative approaches, according to NPHI CEO Tom Koutsoumpas.

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Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Having a greater understanding around the impacts of trauma and abuse can help hospices improve end-of-life experiences for patients and working conditions for staff. Training and education are keys to caring for patients and employees with unique needs impacted by trauma and abuse. Balu Natarajan, chief medical officer at AccentCare.

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“She healed my heart”: In grief support group, a friendship blossoms

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JULY 26, 2024

We had been married 55 Read More The post “She healed my heart”: In grief support group, a friendship blossoms appeared first on HopeHealth. At age 33, her world felt like it was crumbling beneath her. That same year, Pat, age 79, lost her husband. “We

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Bereaved Families Face ‘Devastating’ Impacts of Hospice Fraud

Hospice News

JULY 16, 2024

Fraudulent activity in the hospice space may be leaving some families without sufficient bereavement support. Victimized families are at greater risk of having complicated grief experiences, Kraus stated. The impacts of fraudulent activity in hospice on patients and their families can be devastating,” Kraus told Hospice News.

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How Hospice of the Chesapeake Is Innovating Bereavement Care, Family Support

Hospice News

JULY 3, 2024

Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake has been pursuing innovation in its bereavement and caregiver support programs. The nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider offers grief care to its entire community regardless of whether a family member was one of their patients.

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Great Lakes Health Partners CEO: Employee Grief Support Can Boost Recruitment, Retention

Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Illinois-based Great Lakes Health Partners, an Interim Healthcare franchise, is launching a grief support group for employees aimed at helping hospice workers deal with the stress of providing bedside end-of-life care. We’ve put it out there to the entire hospice team, picking times and days that work best for them.

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Can music help you cope with grief? This researcher aims to find out

HopeHealth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A Brown University medical student is working with HopeHealth to research how music can help us cope with grief. The post Can music help you cope with grief? The response has been powerful. This researcher aims to find out appeared first on HopeHealth.

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VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

Hospice News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

VITAS Launches New Florida Location VITAS Healthcare has opened a new location in Florida, expanding the hospice provider’s footprint in its home state. The location will serve as a hub for staff providing hospice services across Pasco County, where seniors 65 and older represent 21.8% Dozier Hospice House.

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Hospice & Palliative of Martha Vineyard Navigates Staffing, Access Barriers

Hospice News

JUNE 7, 2024

Providing hospice and palliative care to patients in remote regions can come with significant challenges alongside innovative opportunities to improve quality, according to Cathy Stauffer Wozniak, executive director at Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha Vineyards (HPCMV).

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‘Upgrading’ the Medicare Hospice Benefit

Hospice News

APRIL 10, 2024

The Medicare Hospice Benefit could use an “upgrade” to ensure greater flexibility that may be necessary to fully support patients’ needs. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should consider is retiring the six-month terminal prognosis requirement and allowing for some concurrent care, Wallace and Wladkowski indicated.

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‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The film is based on director Laura Chinn’s personal experience as her brother Max received inpatient care at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center, an actual facility operated by the Florida-based nonprofit Empath Health. The post ‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospices Step Up Pediatric Bereavement Care Amid Rising Demand

Hospice News

APRIL 7, 2023

Some hospices have found peer support to be a crucial component of their pediatric bereavement programs amid rising demand for these services. Judi’s House/JAG Institute is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that provides bereavement services to adults and youths and also offers grief support training to mental health professionals.

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Hospice of Cincinnati, Adventist Health Expand Hospice; Labor Pressures Shutter Midwest-Based Programs

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Hospice of Cincinnati Unveils New Hospital-Based Inpatient Unit Hospice of Cincinnati has opened a new inpatient unit at The Christ Hospital. Auburn, Ohio, with the new inpatient hospice unit featuring 10 patient beds, a chapel and a family gathering space. The hospital is located in Mt.

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Compliance Landmines in the Hospice Regulatory Landscape

Hospice News

JUNE 14, 2024

Hospice providers are navigating a minefield in today’s regulatory environment to avoid getting caught up in the mix of fraudulent activity in the space. Fraud, waste and abuse exist in several different industries and health care is no exception. It’s a concern that continues to tarnish hospice.

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

JUNE 1, 2023

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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Regional Hospice Unveils New Bereavement Care Center

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Connecticut-based Regional Hospice recently opened a new grief support center to extend its bereavement services further across the state’s northwestern region. The opening expands upon the nonprofit hospice’s existing bereavement services, according to Regional Hospice President and CEO Cynthia Emiry Roy. “We

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Many Hospices Need to Step Up Disaster Planning

Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2024

Many hospices may be unprepared to cope with a large-scale disaster or a future pandemic. Operators need to be prepared to deliver care and support their communities’ responses to catastrophic events. Last year, The Joint Commission implemented similar requirements for hospices. Increasingly, this factors into compliance.

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Hospice and the Care Continuum: Achieving Age-Friendly Care

Hospice News

MAY 23, 2024

When Jennifer Hale thinks of age-friendly care in hospice, her mind goes first to what might seem an unusual place: man’s best friend. That means hospice providers listen to what their patients need and want to make them comfortable and give them dignity at the end of life. To learn more, visit hchb.com.

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How Death Doulas Can Help Hospices Improve Health Equity

Hospice News

APRIL 30, 2024

End-of-life doulas can help hospices’ efforts to improve health equity in hard to reach settings while also improving quality in the last days of life. The quantity and quality of patient visits during the last days of life is an important quality measure for hospice providers. That’s invaluable to a family.”

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Lack of Staff, Guidelines Build Hurdles for Hospice Bereavement Care Programs

Hospice News

JUNE 29, 2023

Hospices often lack the financial and staffing resources needed to fully support bereaved families. As with nursing, the industry-wide labor shortage has impacted bereavement care, which is an underfunded service, according to Dr. Dawn Gross, palliative care physician at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health.

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YoloCares Leaves California Hospice Network

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

YoloCares has announced its disaffiliation from the California Hospice Network (CHN) after three years of collaborative partnership. CHN is a coalition of nonprofit hospices designed to support the growth of community-based hospice care and leverage their collective scale and resources in value-based payment programs.

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How Hospices Can Effectively Rebrand

Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A rising number of hospices have undergone name changes in recent years, prompting many to consider the elements of an effective rebranding strategy. Hospices should avoid brand names that are too generic or that focus on one particular service line or portion of their geographic footprint.

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Hosparus Acquires Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice

Hospice News

JUNE 2, 2023

Hosparus Health has acquired Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice in Madisonville, Kentucky, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1978, Hosparus Health’s 600 employees and 500 volunteers provide care for more than 10,000 patients annually, including hospice, medical care, palliative medicine, mental health and bereavement services. “Our

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HopeHealth’s Expanding Scope of Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Services

Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

HopeHealth has been growing its pediatric hospice and supportive care service lines in recent years to address a range of unmet needs among seriously ill children and their families. HopeHealth provides home care, hospice, palliative and dementia care, as well as caregiver and grief support services.

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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’s New SVP of Growth, Strategy Tech-enabled hospice startup Guaranteed has named Ryan Malone as its new senior vice president of growth and strategy. Its technology platform connects patients and family members to palliative and hospice nurses, social workers, spiritual coordinators and other interdisciplinary staff.

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Future Leaders: Deanna Bieniek, Director of Support Services, St. Croix Hospice

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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. Croix Hospice, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News. What drew you to the hospice industry?

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Pediatric Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 4, 2023

When we think of hospice care, it’s common to associate it with older adults nearing the end of their life. However, hospice care is not exclusive to the elderly. Pediatric hospice care exists for children facing life-limiting illnesses, a topic that is less spoken about but is equally crucial.

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Providers to Lawmakers: Hospice a ‘Huge Value to Medicare’

Hospice News

JULY 31, 2023

Rising regulatory scrutiny around length of stay may be having adverse impacts on health care costs and quality, hospice leaders said in a recent Congressional briefing. Longer stays yield greater savings Regulators have fixed their gaze on longer hospice stays as signals of potential fraud, waste and abuse.

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HAP Foundation Launches to Research and Advance Hospice, Palliative Care

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The foundation is an independent, nonprofit hospice and palliative care research and advocacy organization. The foundation aims to identify and address gaps in the health care continuum to help improve the quality of life for the seriously and terminally ill. The HAP Foundation has officially begun operations.

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New Hospice Facilities Launch Ahead While Others Halt

Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. Hosparus Health opens new grief support facility.

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Hospice Providers Empath Health, Trustbridge to Pursue Affiliation

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The organizations had a prior connection through the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association, as well as a joint venture with several other providers, the Responsive Care Solutions Accountable Care Organization (ACO). After closing with Trustbridge, the organization will operate seven hospice brands.

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Raises Global Awareness

Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Globally, the need for hospice and palliative care has been growing faster than people can access them. This was the impetus behind the World Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA), which emerged from an Oct. 8, 2005 meeting of health care leaders in South Korea.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood River Valley Works to Reach Underserved Latino Populations

Hospice News

APRIL 13, 2023

Idaho-based Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley has initiated Spanish-speaking services in an effort to reach underserved Latino patients and families. Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley is part of the Idaho Health Continuum of Care Alliance, a group of post-acute health care providers.

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The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

MARCH 27, 2023

The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients and families during the end-of-life process. What Is Hospice Care?

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Hospice of the Red River Valley Expands Services for Dual-Eligible Populations

Hospice News

JUNE 11, 2024

North Dakota-based Hospice of the Red River Valley is focused on expanding its home- and community-based services among dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid populations in need of greater support. These patients can have high health care costs when they can’t get to a physician. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Hospices Unveil New Inpatient Centers, Expand Facilities

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Hospice of the Chesapeake Unveils New Supportive Care Facility Maryland-Hospice of the Chesapeake has revamped its inpatient facility into a comprehensive care and community support center. Hospice of the Chesapeake provides services in four west coast Maryland counties.

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Citing Rising Staffing Costs, Stillwater Hospice and Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Merge

Hospice News

MARCH 1, 2023

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice (KHCH) has merged with Stillwater Hospice amid mounting financial pressures. The two Indiana-based nonprofit hospices joined forces to ensure continued access to end-of-life care in the Kosciusko County area. This brings Stillwater’s staffing ranks to roughly 195 employees.

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Hoffmann Hospice Creates Grief Camp for Children of First Responders

Hospice of Davidson County Launches New Children’s Grief Camp

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Hospices Partner with After-Loss Services to Bolster Grief Support

Grief Care’s 2024 Outlook in Hospice

The Hospice CARE Act‘s Potential Unintended Consequences

‘Normalizing’ Trauma-Informed Hospice Care Delivery

Treasure Coast Hospice, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Complete Affiliation

New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country

Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

“She healed my heart”: In grief support group, a friendship blossoms

Bereaved Families Face ‘Devastating’ Impacts of Hospice Fraud

How Hospice of the Chesapeake Is Innovating Bereavement Care, Family Support

Great Lakes Health Partners CEO: Employee Grief Support Can Boost Recruitment, Retention

Can music help you cope with grief? This researcher aims to find out

VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

Hospice & Palliative of Martha Vineyard Navigates Staffing, Access Barriers

‘Upgrading’ the Medicare Hospice Benefit

‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospices Step Up Pediatric Bereavement Care Amid Rising Demand

Hospice of Cincinnati, Adventist Health Expand Hospice; Labor Pressures Shutter Midwest-Based Programs

Compliance Landmines in the Hospice Regulatory Landscape

As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Regional Hospice Unveils New Bereavement Care Center

Many Hospices Need to Step Up Disaster Planning

Hospice and the Care Continuum: Achieving Age-Friendly Care

How Death Doulas Can Help Hospices Improve Health Equity

Lack of Staff, Guidelines Build Hurdles for Hospice Bereavement Care Programs

YoloCares Leaves California Hospice Network

How Hospices Can Effectively Rebrand

Hosparus Acquires Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice

HopeHealth’s Expanding Scope of Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Services

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

Future Leaders: Deanna Bieniek, Director of Support Services, St. Croix Hospice

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Providers to Lawmakers: Hospice a ‘Huge Value to Medicare’

HAP Foundation Launches to Research and Advance Hospice, Palliative Care

New Hospice Facilities Launch Ahead While Others Halt

Hospice Providers Empath Health, Trustbridge to Pursue Affiliation

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Raises Global Awareness

Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood River Valley Works to Reach Underserved Latino Populations

The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care

Hospice of the Red River Valley Expands Services for Dual-Eligible Populations

Hospices Unveil New Inpatient Centers, Expand Facilities

Citing Rising Staffing Costs, Stillwater Hospice and Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Merge

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