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Longleaf Medical Director: Hospice Care Needs a ‘Revolution’ 

Hospice News

A revolution is needed in hospice care, complete with a new mindset, updated care models and redesigned payment systems, Dr Monisha Pujari, medical director for Longleaf Hospice, told Hospice News. Hospice News spoke with Pujari about her vision for hospice care and what it would take to make it a reality.

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Agape Care Names New Palliative Medical Director; Silverado Taps New Sales VP

Hospice News

Agape Care Names New Palliative Medical Director Agape Care Group, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners has appointed Kari Bradford, a doctor of nursing practice, as its new palliative medical director. The foundation is the philanthropic arm of Tidewell Hospice, an affiliate of Empath Health.

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Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

Hospice News

Home health and hospice provider Enhabit, Inc. The company’s more than 10,000 employees provide care from 105 hospice and 252 home health locations in 34 states. The company plans to deploy $50 to $100 million annually towards transactions, leaning 60% to 70% in the direction of hospice, Jacobsmeyer previously told Hospice News.

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Medical Director Dr. Lauren Templeton: How Engaged Hospice Physicians Can Drive Quality, Compliance

Hospice News

But in time, her drive to improve patients’ quality of life led her to the hospice and palliative care fields. Templeton now is a hospice physician consultant at Weatherbee Resources as well as medical director for Texas-based Hendrick Hospice Care. What qualities or characteristics would such a person possess?

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Former VITAS Manager Becomes VP of Operations; Hawaii E.D. Doc Turns Hospice Medical Director

Hospice News

She returns to the company after nearly three years at the helm of San Diego-based The Elizabeth Hospice as its chief strategy officer. Bliss has more than 18 years of hospice leadership experience, along with 12 years of managing hospice and home health operations across multi-site locations.

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Inside Palliative Care at Contessa’s Health System Joint Ventures

Hospice News

Expanding palliative care relationships and joint venture partnerships is a priority for 2024, the Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider indicated in a filing with the U.S. The joint ventures’ boards have a 50/50 split among members from each partner with oversight by a dedicated medical director.

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4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders 

Hospice News

Traditions Health Names SVP of Hospice Operations Traditions Health has appointed Tom Moreland as its new senior vice president of hospice operations. Franklin, Tennessee-headquartered Traditions provides hospice, home health and palliative care as well as consulting services across 18 states.