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California Hospice Physician Sues CMS, HHS Over Fraud Allegations

Hospice News

Dr. Rami Moustafa Shaarawy recently filed a civil action lawsuit against HHS, CMS and Noridian Healthcare Solutions LLC, seeking to prevent termination of his physician billing privileges following Medicare fraud risk allegations presented by an independent contractor.

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VITAS Seeking Large Acquisitions in Hospice CON States

Hospice News

As it considers potential acquisitions, VITAS Healthcare is focused on large assets in certificate of need (CON) states. First is we like CON states or states where there are restrictions on barriers of entry,” Witzeman said during a presentation at the UBS Healthcare Conference. VITAS is a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE).

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Creating a Culture of Kindness and Gratitude in Healthcare

Healthy Workforce Institute

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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Future-Proofing Healthcare: The Unexpected Tools Enhancing Nurse Efficiency

Daily Nurse

Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. Emerging Technologies in Healthcare The healthcare industry has changed dramatically over the past several decades, and technology has been at the forefront of its transformation. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Community Healthcare CEO Viki Jingle: Unethical Hospice Practices a ‘Heartbreaking Disservice’ to Patients

Hospice News

As regulators turn their eyes toward hospice program integrity, Community Healthcare of Texas CEO Viki Jingle has seen first-hand the “heartbreaking disservice” that families experience due to unethical practices. Community Healthcare of Texas Chief Strategy Officer Robin Carter (Left), o Rep. She and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

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Why We Can't Afford to Step Back: The Necessity of DEI in Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

So, when I hear whispers of healthcare institutions reconsidering their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in response to the shifting political landscape, a deep concern settles within me. Let's be clear: healthcare disparities are not abstract concepts; they are stark realities with tangible, often devastating consequences.