Hospices Dumping Patients While Escaping Millions Owed to US - BusinessWeek

Hospices Dumping Patients While Escaping Millions Owed to US BusinessWeek She had more than 30 Sojourn Care patients in a half- dozen nursing homes when the hospice shut down. “My patients were dumped out in the cold,” said Dimmitt, a former Sojourn Care medical director. “How can you close one Medicare license, open another ... and more »

Washington Report - Richmond County Daily Journal

Washington Report Richmond County Daily Journal I have said, since long before I was in Congress, that home health and hospice care are the best alternatives whenever possible. These services allow folks to remain in their homes, maintaining their independence and their dignity. and more »

Lee-based Hope Hospice opens adult day center in North Naples - Naples Daily News

Lee-based Hope Hospice opens adult day center in North Naples Naples Daily News By LIZ FREEMAN The Lee County-based nonprofit hospice organization opened Hope Adult Day Health on Monday at 13020 Livingston Road. NAPLES — Hope Hospice officials finally are seeing long-awaited plans come to fruition of operating an adult day ... and more »

Plans in motion for Family Fest - Tiffin Advertiser Tribune

Plans in motion for Family Fest Tiffin Advertiser Tribune The Family Fest committee met last week to formulate initial plans and chose "The Magic of Families" as its theme. Melissa Bowers (Community Hospice Care), Mikki King (YMCA) and Beverly Henry (Seneca County Deptartment of Job and Family Services) are ...

Patients at home benefit from inotropic infusion - Nurse.com

Patients at home benefit from inotropic infusion Nurse.com A new study found that continuous infusion of inotropic medication can be safely administered at home or in hospice to patients with terminal heart failure as part of a plan to provide them with a better quality of life during end stages.