Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The home health and hospice provider New Day Healthcare has acquired Texas-based Compassion Hospice for an undisclosed amount. The company’s nearly 6,500 employees serve close to 100,000 patients annually across all of its business lines, including home health, hospice, pediatrics, clinical decision support and personal care.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As healthcare professionals, we understand the value of caring for others, but we often overlook the power of kindness and gratitude in the workplace for transforming our work environment. In healthcare, where the demands and pressures are ever-present, prioritizing kindness, gratitude, and recognition can really make a difference.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 7, 2025

In an era where healthcare access remains a pressing issue, correctional healthcare companies play a crucial role in ensuring that incarcerated individuals receive essential medical services. Susanne Moore , RN, JD, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NaphCare , a leading correctional healthcare company.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The healthcare sector has recognized the significant influence of climate change on public health and is actively pursuing sustainability initiatives to reduce its environmental impact 3 while continuing to care for those affected. The survey also found that minority of nurses were aware of the term Net-Zero Healthcare.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The hospice and senior care provider Helios Care is partnering with the integrated health system Bassett Healthcare Network to bring more extensive access to hospice and palliative care to patients in central New York. We work closely with Helios Care every day.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. It’s common for nurses to have to juggle heavy workloads, complex patient needs, and time-intensive tasks every day they clock in. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality.

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Hospice News

MARCH 17, 2025

Organizations included the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (NCHPC), the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) and the National Alliance for Care at Home, among others.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Florida-based VITAS Healthcare is anticipating fruitful hospice growth on its horizon. NYSE: CHE) subsidiary has seen record-highs in patient census volumes and is ramping up strategic plans to expand its geographic footprint across its home state. The Chemed Corp.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

At some point a provider is going to have to pick up those patients’ care, and that’s a hard financial impact on sustainability.” Common red flags that bring auditors to a hospice’s doorstep include questions around patient eligibility, longer lengths of stay and high live discharge rates.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 27, 2025

With ongoing challenges like staffing shortages, high turnover, and burnout, healthcare organizations are rethinking how they deliver care to better support nurses and improve patient outcomes. This strategy boosts efficiency and enhances clinician job satisfaction, which helps with clinician retention and quality of care.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) is ramping up its merger and acquisition activity in the home health and hospice space heading into next year. Our home health and hospice platform is dedicated to creating value through effective operational management and the delivery of exceptional patient care.”

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, one of the largest providers of hospice and palliative care services in the U.S., Starting out as a bedside nurse in 2006, Coronado has held multiple roles within VITAS, including team manager, inpatient unit manager and patient care administrator.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The nursing and healthcare community deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Her extraordinary contributions have revolutionized healthcare delivery and globally expanded patient access to quality care. Dr. Ford’s contributions to healthcare will be remembered and cherished always. Ferrara , DNP.

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Caregiver Support Services

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Working in healthcare is a noble profession. The following are some of the most effective ways to support yourself and ensure that you can provide better patient care for years to come: Seek Professional Help You know better than anyone that we all need a helping hand to maintain healthy.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Black nursing leaders bring diverse perspectives and experiences that enrich the profession and improve patient care. Studies show that a diverse nursing workforce enhances patient outcomes, reduces health disparities, and fosters cultural competency. Why Black Nursing Leadership Matters Representation mattersperiod.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2024

“Patients and the overall health of our community can’t thrive without a strong healthcare workforce, and it is important that we start implementing concepts and solutions that can evolve over time to meet the unique needs of New York’s health systems,” says Msgr. . Grant recipients will be announced in 2025.

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Caregiver Support Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Investing in ongoing training is a powerful way to keep your skills sharp in the healthcare industry. You Feel Stuck in Your Current Role One of the first signs it’s time to pursue more training in healthcare is that feeling of stagnation. Staying relevant in your field can enhance your career in a huge way.

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Caregiver Support Services

MARCH 6, 2025

But overall, caregiving is the perfect launchpad into bigger healthcare careers. Well, nurses get better pay, more career options, and the ability to work in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care. Plus, nursing schools love applicants with real patient care experience. But the difference?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“We have now generated nine quarters of sequential net growth in licensed health care workers and eight quarters of sequential growth in ADC. We are extremely optimistic about the ability of VITAS to maintain an above average historical growth, both organically and through potential acquisitions over the next few years.”

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system.

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 2, 2025

The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care. As we look toward 2025, certain Nursing specialties stand out for their growth potential, earning opportunities, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The top reasons reported for leaving were burnout, feeling undervalued, and a high patient-to-nurse ratio. In a short-sighted attempt to recoup costs, healthcare organizations cut more experienced nurses. Healthcare organizations, both public and private, are under constant financial pressure to maximize revenue and minimize costs.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The healthcare system is under significant pressure due to growing patient demands, a shortage of workforce, rising costs, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The experiences of other healthcare systems provide several key insights for the NHS as it embarks on its own digital transformation journey.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to provide care and support for their patients, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being. It’s no secret that healthcare workers face high levels of stress, long hours, and emotionally charged situations daily.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 6, 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. Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The healthcare sector, and Nursing specifically, is renowned for its stability due to the ongoing demand for skilled professionals to care for an aging population and tackle various health issues. Diverse perspectives allow healthcare teams to address a broader range of patient needs and foster an inclusive environment.

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APRIL 1, 2025

News & World Report has named Nurse Practitioners (NPs) the #1 job in America, a powerful affirmation of their critical role in an evolving healthcare landscape. Their inclusive practice covers all gender identities and sexual orientations, making them a cornerstone of compassionate, client-centered healthcare.

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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2022

This scarcity complicates care delivery and could mean that some patients in need may not receive hospice, according to John Paglino, vice president of pharmacy services at VITAS Healthcare, subsidiary of Chemed Corp. Shortages can also impede our ability to honor some patient and family wishes. NYSE: CHEM).

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Most Thanksgivings and Christmases, I’ve traded home-cooked meals and family gatherings for hospital hallways and patient care across the country. They don’t wait for the season to pass, and behind every patient in need is a team of clinicians putting their celebrations aside to deliver care to our patients.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

AI has emerged as a catalytic force across sectors, notably in healthcare and higher education. Over recent years, AI technologies have redefined healthcare delivery and enhanced the educational landscape. In the realm of healthcare, AI has made remarkable strides in the field of drug discovery and development.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 15, 2025

Because many medical professionals still misunderstand autism , many autistic patients struggle to find adequate medical services. Existing stigma, inaccessible treatments, and the complex healthcare system are obstacles autistics face whenever they seek care.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

MARCH 12, 2025

In healthcare, where high stress and competing priorities dominate the workplace, leaders play a critical role in shaping the environment. When core values like respect, compassion, and excellence are just words on a poster instead of guiding principles, the result is often disengagement, turnover, and even patient safety concerns.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 7, 2023

patients don’t trust AI in a healthcare setting, and nearly four out of five patients report not knowing if their provider is using AI, a new study by Carta Healthcare found. The poll, led by Carta Healthcare, reached 1,027 U.S. In reality, 100% of healthcare providers are using AI and have been for a long time.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Virtual reality technology can reduce the use of high-cost pain therapy services and medications, according to Dr. Joseph Shega, executive vice president and chief medical officer of VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp (NYSE: CHE). Patients use a 5G mobile hotspot to receive virtual and augmented reality (AR) video experiences.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

were recently acquired by San Diego-based Mission Healthcare for an undisclosed sum. Silverado clinicians are using the systems to identify unmet patient care needs before they reach a crisis point. It takes away from providing direct patient care, support, and education,” Wilson said.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2024

She communicates consistently with both units about staffing and other support needed to ensure smooth workflow and patient care. She holds her staff to a high standard of excellence around patient care and collaboration and fosters a culture of openness, psychological safety, and lifelong learning.

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 9, 2025

How can I make a broader impact on patient care? Taking courses in healthcare management, business administration, or human resources. You may miss direct patient care, but remember: Your leadership will influence the care of countless patients through staff empowerment and improved systems.

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