Under the Radar Challenges for Hospice Nurses

Hospice leaders may have a narrow view around the hidden daily challenges experienced by nurses — both at the bedside and operationally. More providers are peeling back the layers of the largest nursing workforce obstacles to strengthen their retention strategies. Rising demand and widespread staffing shortages have given way to a difficult state of the […]

Avoiding ‘Cannibalizing’ Trends in Hospice Service Diversification

Hospices are taking myriad pathways toward greater service diversification. Their unique strategic approaches largely hinge on addressing the most significant needs among their patient populations. Service diversification is more than a growing trend in the hospice space, according to Kirva Hospice CEO Cheryl Hamilton Fried. Increased upstream expansion is needed to better reach a swelling […]

Hospices Strategize Sustainable Growth for Veteran Programs

Hospices combat both operational and financial challenges as they seek to grow and evolve their veteran programs around the diverse and complex needs of patients and their families. Some of the largest expenses associated with offering veteran services include staffing and training costs, according to Carlos Graveran, executive director at Maryland-based Frederick Health Hospice. Graveran […]

Paradigm Founder Retires; Crossroads Names New VP of Business Development

Paradigm Health CEO and founder retires After nearly a decade at the helm of Paradigm Living Concepts LLC (Paradigm Health), President and CEO Jeff Jarecki is stepping into retirement. Michelle Pickering will take the reins of the Indiana-based hospice and palliative care provider. Jarecki founded Indiana-based Paradigm Health in 2013. The company cares for more […]