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Inside New Day Healthcare’s Acquisition Strategy

Hospice News

Having completed six deals in the past 16 months, New Day Healthcare is on the hunt for acquisitions using a three-pronged strategy. New Day seeks three kinds of deals, which CEO G. Scott Herman describes as tuck-ins, market expansion and transformational. Tuck-in are smaller deals the company pursues within its existing markets and co-locating its multifaceted business lines, including home health, hospice, personal care, private-pay nursing and therapy services.

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Honouring Kath and Ted Murray: Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal

Life & Death Matters

Introduction: The Role of Educators in Palliative Care Life and Death Matters is proud to celebrate Kath and Ted Murray, who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding contributions to palliative care education in Canada. This prestigious honour recognizes their decades of work in developing and delivering high-quality, competency based palliative […] The post Honouring Kath and Ted Murray: Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal appeared first on

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Hospices Must ‘Evolve’ to Better Support Next Generation of Caregivers

Hospice News

Individuals in the millennial and generation Z (Gen Z) age groups represent a swelling proportion of todays family caregivers. They face unique challenges when providing support for hospice patients compared to others, recent research has found. Millennials include adults born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s, some of whom are as old as the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

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A Journey of Perseverance and Purpose in Healthcare and Human Services

Minority Nurse

Lisa-Marie Ortega’s journey to earning her degree at Post University is one of resilience, determination, and a deep passion for serving others. After being just a few credits away from completing her undergraduate degree two decades ago, life took an unexpected turn. A series of family tragedies forced her to leave school, and over the years, she found herself facing professional roadblocks due to the lack of a degree.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Nurse Practitioners Ranked No. 1 Job for the Second Year—Here’s Why Women’s Health NPs Are More Vital Than Ever

Daily Nurse

For the second year running, U.S. News & World Report has named Nurse Practitioners (NPs) the #1 job in America, a powerful affirmation of their critical role in an evolving healthcare landscape. The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is celebrating this momentnot just for the profession at large, but for the life-changing work of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP-BCs) who continue to fill care gaps for women and gender-diverse individuals

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Grieving the Words: When Language Becomes a Battleground

AJN Off the Charts

Language is deeply personal. It reflects our values, identities, and professional contributions. Losing the words that have shaped our work can feel like erasurelike being forced to abandon principles we hold dear. Yet, language evolves. It always has. We have witnessed this in every sphere of life. Once, it was acceptable for me to label my patient as CPMR (cerebral palsy with mental retardation).

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Miriam Campbell Joins Traditions Health as New Vice President of Sales

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN Traditions Health, a leading multi-state provider of home health, hospice, and palliative care, announced the addition of Miriam Campbell, who joins the team as a vice president of sales for the hospice service line. As a sales leader, Campbell will design and manage the optimization of sales operations across Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, and Virginia to increase market share and drive innovation.

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Full circle: From HopeHealth student to doctor

HopeHealth

In 2018, medical student Jacob Ramos first walked through the doors of HopeHealth, searching for his calling. Today, Dr. Ramos is at the heart of our hospice team. The post Full circle: From HopeHealth student to doctor appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Leading with Impact: Denise Dettingmeijer’s Journey to Empowering Women in Healthcare Leadership

Daily Nurse

In the world of healthcare, women make up the majority of the workforceyet their presence in executive leadership remains disproportionately low. Across the healthcare staffing industry, only about 30% of CEOs and CFOs among the top 10 largest firms are women. But Medical Solutions is breaking that mold. With a leadership team composed of strong female executives, including its Chief Financial Officer, Denise Dettingmeijer , the company stands as a testament to the power of representation and in

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Nurse Essentials: What’s REALLY in a Nurse’s Bag?

Diversity Nursing

Every Nurse knows that a well-stocked bag can be the difference between a smooth shift and a chaotic one. While hospitals and clinics provide the basics, seasoned Nurses carry their own arsenal of essentials to ensure theyre ready for anything. We asked Nurses from various specialties to share whats always in their bags. Heres what they said: The Must-Haves Stethoscope This is a given, but many Nurses opt for high-quality brands like Littmann for better acoustics.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. 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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Navigating the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving: Strategies and Resources

Home With Help

Caring for an aging loved one is never easy and when you live in a different city, state, or even country, it can feel overwhelming. Long-distance caregiving brings unique challenges, including managing logistics, staying updated on your loved ones well-being, and coping with the emotional toll of not being physically present. The good news is that with thoughtful planning and the right resources, it is possible to provide meaningful support from afar.

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UMass Nursing Leader Gabrielle Abelard Named 2025 AANP Fellow for Advancing Mental Health Equity and Holistic Care

Minority Nurse

Gabrielle Abelard , a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)the only honoree from Massachusetts among 51 nurse leaders worldwide. The FAANP program honors nurse practitioners who have made exceptional contributions to education, policy, practice, and research.

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Health Class Student Asks How to Deal with Grief

Grief Healing Blog

Anything thats human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable, can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone. ~ Fred Rogers A reader writes: I am a sophomore in high school and I am doing a big project on Grief and how to deal with it for my class in health.I was looking on the Internet and I came across your Grief Healing websi

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A perspective on funding, doing and publishing qualitative research

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This blog is written by Dr Analisa Smythe, Research Matron, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (analisa.smythe@nhs.net) and Dr Catharine Jenkins, Associate Professor, Dementia Care, Birmingham City University (catharine.jenkins@bcu.ac.uk ). Introduction Qualitative research is key to understanding participants experiences and insights, usually collected through focus groups and interviews, which then support arguments for change and innovation.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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What Palliative Providers Need to Know About Organ Procurement

Hospice News

Program integrity challenges in the organ procurement and transplant space have led to national legislative reform. Palliative care providers are seeking to help families understand and address these issues to ensure goal-concordant care delivery. Palliative care patients and their families navigate a host of legal, medical and logistical considerations when navigating complex organ donation and procurement processes.

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Passion Sparked Her Career. Her Patients Give It Meaning

Traditions Health

Traditions Health Medical Director Alana Williams, MD, can trace her desire to become a doctor to two distinct memories: One was helping to boil glass syringes for her insulin-dependent grandmother and learning she liked taking care of people. The other was hearing from a school guidance counselor that she shouldnt become a physician because it wasnt a girl job.

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Don’t Let Your Nursing Career Go Dry

Daily Nurse

Like desert soil devoid of rain, a nursing career without direction or purpose can dry up, crack, wither on the vine, and leave you feeling barren, lost, and lacking direction. Do you want that to happen to your career? Of course, you don’t! Your nursing career is built on the soil of your interest, engagement, and authentic desire to continue moving forward.

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Why So Many Seniors Are Moving to Scottsdale, Arizona: The Perks of Retiring in the Valley of the Sun

Home With Help

Scottsdale, Arizona has long been a favorite destination for retireesand it’s easy to see why. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, a welcoming community, world-class healthcare, and a vibrant lifestyle tailored to active seniors, Scottsdale offers the perfect blend of relaxation and opportunity for those entering their golden years. Ideal Climate for Health and Comfort Lets face itcold winters and icy sidewalks arent ideal as we age.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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I think therefore I am? – Rise of the Machines

Palliverse

Photo by Alec Favale on Unsplash I haven’t written for a while. Is it even worth writing any more now that the large language models are improving their writing? Their use of grammar and sentence structure is improving and their prose is becoming more prosaic. How can I compete with the supercomputers? I’d still like to think that us humans can still tap into things that the machines don’t have, at least for now.

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Palliative Care’s ‘Endless Opportunities’ to Grow

Hospice News

Workforce growth and referral relationship development are among the most significant determinants of sustainability and scale in the palliative care space. Opportunities abound for providers with a stronghold on successful payment and retention strategies. Having sufficient staff is key to building a palliative care program, according to Dr. Kerry Moss, palliative care medical director for Connecticut Children’s.

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How to Tame the Critical Voice in Your Head at Work

Minority Nurse

We’ve all had times when our inner critic’s voice was loud and clear. Unfortunately, this negative inner voice can extend to the workplace, where professionals, from nurse managers to nursing students, can doubt their accomplishments. Stress is nothing new for nurses. Even a healthy amount of stress is important to keep up with deadlines and growing workloads.

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Your Nursing Career: Intention and Attention

Daily Nurse

Your nursing career deserves your focused intention and regular attention. How can you turn that dynamic around if you haven’t been giving your career what it needs? Energy Flows Where Attention Goes It’s a cliche to say that energy flows where attention goes, but sometimes cliches are undeniably true. If you spend your working hours focused on how dysfunctional your management is and how terrible your colleagues are, that level of attention to the negative will keep you locked in a

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Spring Cleaning for the Elderly: How to Make the Home Safer and More Comfortable

Seasons Hospice

Spring cleaning is a well-loved tradition for many, and its not just for tidying up or refreshing the home – its also a perfect time to make sure the living space is safe, functional, and comfortable, especially for elderly individuals. Aging often brings changes to mobility, vision, and cognitive function, which can make it harder for seniors to navigate their homes as they once did.

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Financial Planning for Seniors: How to Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs

Elder Care Matters

With healthcare costs rising, seniors must plan to ensure they can manage their medical expenses. This blog offers tips on budgeting, investing, and using insurance to protect your financial future. The post Financial Planning for Seniors: How to Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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New York State Legislation Seeks to Block For-Profit Hospice Growth

Hospice News

Dual pieces of legislation are circulating in New York proposing to block the entry of new for-profit hospices and limit expansion of existing entities in the state. The bills are aimed at addressing rising concerns related to evolving trends in tax status and ownership in the industry. One bill has passed in the New York State Assembly and is currently in review by the states Senate committee on health.

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William Owens Promoted to Vice President of Sales for Home Health at Traditions Health

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN Traditions Health, a leading multi-state provider of home health, hospice, and palliative care services, is pleased to announce the promotion of William Owens to vice president of sales for the home health service line. In his new role, Owens will oversee Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas and lead targeted sales strategies to expand Traditions Healths impact on the market.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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What Happens to Metal in a Body After Cremation? - Funeral homes keep tons of metal out of landfills by recycling

SevenPonds Blog

Kevin McKay is the manager of the cremation division of Cremation Recycling, a part of Mid-States Recycling & Refining that specializes in precious metal refinery services for funeral homes throughout the United States. Involved in the precious metals recycling industry … Continue reading → The post <img src"[link] Happens to Metal in a Body After Cremation?

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How to Create a Stress-Management Plan with Your Senior

Accessible Home Health Care

When we think about our aging loved ones, we often overlook how stressful the current changes in their lives can be. While stress affects everyone, seniors experience it differently due to health changes, loss of independence, and shifting social connectionsall while possibly belonging to generations where mental health discussions were uncommon. As the ones in charge of decision-making for our seniors, we must show them love and support during the more challenging parts of aging.

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How to Gently Boost Confidence in the People you Care For

Caregiver Support Services

There are many complexities involved in caregiving from helping with meals to developing routines for medications, and scheduling doctors appointments. Understanding these complexities can be especially challenging for first-time caregivers. For anyone recovering from surgery, navigating chronic conditions associated with the normal aging process, coping with a new disability, or adjusting to something like becoming a new mom, confidence often takes a hit.

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Hospice Execs: Medicaid Reform Needed for Better Grip on Hospice RCM

Hospice News

Hospices are traversing complex revenue cycle management processes that can hinder their ability to thrive amid growing demand, rising economic pressures and a complex regulatory environment. Fielding room-and-board reimbursement for hospice patients in nursing home settings represents a significant challenge plaguing hospices, according to Stephen Phenneger, president and CFO of St.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.