Understanding the most prevalent medical conditions among aging patient populations is a significant part of developing disease-specific programs that better address physical, emotional and practical needs. A host of staffing, financial and logistical considerations are also part of the mix. Community needs assessments play a large role in steering the direction of a disease-specific program, […]
Hospices are applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology in community outreach efforts among underserved patient populations. AI can be a powerful tool when it comes to spreading awareness about end-of-life options, according to Cathy Conway, CEO of California-based Hospice of Santa Cruz County. But deeper integration involves investments in technology and staff training that can come […]
Federal regulators are narrowing focus on organ transplantation systems, particularly among terminally ill individuals. These systems have been plagued by program integrity concerns. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently announced a “major initiative” to reform these systems, citing “systemic disregard” in organ procurement processes. Some unscrupulous organ […]
The Overlook Visiting Nurse Association Inc. (OVNA) has established a collaborative agreement with Massachusetts-based Care Central VNA & Hospice Inc. The move will double Care Central’s (CCVNA) workforce and geographic footprint across its home state. The nonprofit visiting nurse association provides home health, hospice and palliative care, as well as adult day, private duty and […]
A federal grand jury in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, has indicted a certified nurse assistant for their alleged involvement in a hospice fraud scheme. Potential sentencing includes more than two decades of imprisonment. April Guadalupe Hernandez, 27, was an employee of Luna Del Valle Hospice, LilyCare of New Mexico and Hospice De La Luz. She […]
A new palliative care research consortium has been established, fueled by a $64 million five-year award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan (ASCENT) consortium is aimed at improving quality of life among seriously ill patient populations. The consortium will provide resources, expertise and […]
Hospices from across the country have sought organic growth with the recent launches of new facilities. Hosparus Health De Novo Nears Opening Hosparus Health will soon open a new inpatient care facility located in Louisville, Kentucky, where the hospice provider is headquartered. The facility is set to open in 2027, fueled primarily by $20 million […]
Technology could change how hospices and end-of-life doulas support terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospices can use technology in a variety of ways to engage with end-of-life doulas, said Shaena Whitney, director of volunteer services at Angel Hands Hospice and Palliative Care. Texas-based Angel Hands Hospice and Palliative Care is led by managing partners […]
A lack of standardized care coordination is challenging the ability for patients and families to receive support following a live discharge from hospice. Deeper integration of social work services may help address the issue. This is according to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of Gerontological Social Work, which examined different methodologies […]
Recent research has focused on uncovering the significant barriers impeding more equitable hospice access among underserved patient populations. Racial Mortality Disparities Pervasive Overall mortality may be improving among Black patient populations, but death rates among these communities are higher compared to caucasians. Prejudices could be fueling the racial disparities. This is according to a recent […]
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