Incorporating Palliative Care in Hospice: The Tech Perspective

As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. However, unlike hospice services, which have a distinct payment model supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), palliative care has less established infrastructure for delivery. It is no less […]

3 Signs it’s time to adopt a hospice care tech solution

Hospice care has historically been grounded in person-to-person communication without a heavy reliance on technology. However, drastically increased hospice utilization and the pandemic-driven adoption of technology across health care settings have transformed the landscape entirely. In order to stay competitive in a rapidly changing, tech-forward hospice environment, many providers are seeking technology that understands the […]

Understanding Policymakers’ Frame of Reference Crucial to Hospice, Palliative Care Advocacy

Axxess founder and CEO John Olajide discovered a passion for both business and technology at an early age, and in time, saw opportunities to leverage those interests to help modernize health care. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olajide’s first job involved handling money for his family’s wholesale and retail distribution business. Consequently, matters of management and […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Palliative Care Organizations

This article is sponsored by Axxess. The article is based on a webinar hosted by Zaundra Ellis, Vice President of Hospice Solutions at Axxess with input from Cristina Montanez, Care Advocate and Lead Educator at Hospice of the North Coast and Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, VP for Quality and Standards at Community Health Accreditation Program. The […]

Future Leaders Class of 2022: Shradha Aiyer, Vice President of Product Development, Axxess

Shradha Aiyer, vice president of product development at Axxess, has been named a 2022 Future Leader by Hospice News. Future Leaders are individuals nominated by their peers. Candidates must be high-performing employees who are 40-years-old or younger, passionate workers who know how to put vision into action, and advocates for seniors and the committed professionals […]

Hospices Integrating Cultural Competency into Recruitment, Retention

As hospices expand their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, more are putting cultural competency at the forefront of their hiring and training processes.  Understanding and awareness of cultural beliefs and practices makes a difference when it comes to attracting and keeping staff, according to Keith Everett, CEO of Louisiana-based Hospice of Acadiana Inc. A key […]

Staffing Shortage Strains New Hospice Business Lines

Hospices are developing new services to meet patients’ complex needs and capitalize on value-based payments, but the workforce shortage is causing complications. Ensuring appropriate staffing is a key consideration in service diversification. This goes beyond numbers alone — employee interest and engagement also count, according to Christina Andrews, director of professional services at Axxess. “When […]

Hospice Sustainability Rides Hand in Hand With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The business case for diversity, equity and inclusion in hospice care The drive for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in health care is more than a flash in the pan. It could impact hospices’ sustainability as well as their access to patients. Initiatives to reach underserved populations have been a rising priority among hospice providers. […]

Palliative Care Panel: A Discussion with Axxess

This article is sponsored by Axxess. This article is based on a Palliative Care conference Q&A with Tina Taylor, Vice President of Palliative Care Compassus and Christina Andrews, Director of Professional Services at Axxess. The Q&A took place on April 27, 2022. The discussion has been edited for length and clarity. Hospice News: We have […]

Staffing Summit Panel: A Discussion with Axxess

This article is brought to you by Axxess. The article is based on an interview that took place during a virtual panel discussion with Christina Andrews, Director of Professional Services at Axxess, Dean Forman, Chief Operating Officer at Chapters Health System, and Sonnie Linebarger, Chief Operating Officer at Bristol Hospice. The panel took place virtually […]