LifeCare Home Health acquires Infinity Hospice Care 
Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 11/7/25 
LifeCare Home Health in Nevada has acquired Infinity Hospice Care for an undisclosed amount. Infinity serves patients across Nevada and Arizona. Through the deal, LifeCare also obtains a Las Vegas-based inpatient facility. The transaction marks the company’s first entry into the Arizona marketplace. 
Editor's Note: LifeCare Home Health recently acquired St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care in Texas. 

A new treasure arrives to downtown Menomonie 
Volume One, Wisconsin; 11/11/25 
... Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart (521 2nd St. E, Menomonie) — the newest addition to Adoray Home Health & Hospice’s fundraising thrift stores — opened its doors earlier this summer. In just a few short months, this second-hand boutique has captured the hearts of community members, Amber Bettinger-Lytle, Adoray’s director of marketing and development said. “Every item that comes through our doors tells a story,” Bettinger-Lytle shared. “When someone donates a household item or buys a sweater, that act of kindness ripples outward, helping us bring care, compassion and hope to someone in need.”
Editor's Note: This article's tone and wording moves it from a typical sales promotion to meaning and purpose, linking past, present and future. 

* Hospice organizations honor veterans 
Hospice & Palliative Care Today; compiled by Joy Berger; 11/10/25 
Hospice programs across the U.S. observe Veterans Day 2025 with special events and recognition programs tailored for veterans in hospice care, focusing on honoring their service and providing supportive, trauma-informed care throughout the organization. These sample examples collectively help ensure Veterans Day 2025 is marked by meaningful recognition and support for veterans in hospice care, grounded in respect for their service and sensitivity to their unique needs.

• Background: History of Veterans Day, U.S. Deptartment of Veteran Affairs
• Amorem honors veterans for Veterans Day, Hickory, NC
• Heart to Heart Hospice - What Veterans Day means for veteran hospice patients
• Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice: Veterans helping veterans
• Hospice of Northeast Missouri honors veterans 
• National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI): Serving those who served us 
• Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) - Honoring veterans and the American experiment

Inside Compassus’ 2-pronged plan to expand Providence joint venture 
Home Health Care News; by Morgan Gonzales; 11/11/25 
The joint venture between Compassus and not-for-profit health system Providence is set to expand through two key growth tactics. ... For the first pillar, the joint venture aims to expand through multiple sources within Providence, including case management, discharge planning, hospital-based clinicians and Providence’s ambulatory environment. ... Its second growth strategy looks outside of the Providence ecosystem for referrals, whether from long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities or physicians working directly with patients. 

From good to better with Andrew Molosky 
Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Andrew Molosky; 11/12/25 
In this week’s special joint episode of TCNtalks and Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux welcomes Andrew Molosky, President and CEO of Chapters Health System.  Together, they explore what it means to lead with perseverance, authenticity, and vision in times of change. Andrew shares powerful insights on cultivating culture, navigating uncertainty, and the role of vulnerability in leadership. 

Home-based care providers reap benefits of palliative care – but broader adoption hinges on reform
Home Health Care News; by Joyce Famakinwa; 11/10/25 
Home-based providers are seeing tangible benefits from incorporating palliative care services as part of their offerings, but adoption of palliative service lines has remained limited. However, reimbursement and regulatory reform, as well as electronic medical record (EMR) enhancements, can accelerate broader adoption of palliative services. In the process, at-home care providers that diversify into palliative care services can differentiate themselves from their peers and improve the quality of care. For Dr. Kurt Merkelz, chief medical officer at Compassus, the combination of home health and palliative care is a net positive for providers.

Hospice of South Texas appoints Laurie Eder as Chief Executive Officer 
Press Release Distribution, Victoria, TX; by Hospice of South Texas; 11/5/25
Hospice of South Texas® (HOST) has appointed Laurie Eder as Chief Executive Officer after her service as Interim CEO since March 2025. Eder is building on the forty-year legacy of Hospice of South Texas with a focus on compassion and community. ... Her passion for hospice began with her own family's experience with Hospice of South Texas and continues to shape her leadership today.

Developing medical cannabis competencies-A consensus statement
JAMA Network Open; by Yuval Zolotov, Leslie Mendoza Temple, Richard Isralowitz, David A. Gorelick, Rebecca Abraham, Donald I. Abrams, Kyle Barich, Kevin F. Boehnke, Stephen Dahmer, Joseph Friedman, Patricia Frye, Aviad Haramati, Jade Isaac, Mary Lynn Mathre, Marion E. McNabb, Melinda Ring, Ethan B. Russo, Deepika E. Slawek, Brigham R. Temple, Genester S. Wilson-King, Julia H. Arnsten, Mikhail Kogan; 10/25
An initial list of 9 competencies was refined and consolidated into 6 core competencies [for the use of medical cannabis]: (1) understand the basics of the endocannabinoid system; (2) describe the main components of the cannabis plant and their biological effects; (3) review the legal and regulatory landscape of cannabis in the US; (4) describe the evidence base for health conditions that are commonly managed with cannabis; (5) understand the potential risks of medical cannabis use; and (6) understand basic clinical management with medical cannabis. Each competency is supported by 2 to 7 subcompetencies, resulting in 26 subcompetencies reflecting granular topics, such as patient safety, vulnerable populations, structural inequities, and interdisciplinary care. These consensus-derived competencies provide a structured, evidence-informed foundation to guide the integration of medical cannabis into undergraduate medical education.

What matters about what matters most
JAMA Network Open; by Mary E. Tinetti, Brenda S. Nettles; 10/25
The authors note that “Identifying what matters is essential for providing person-centered care, guiding clinical visits, tailoring care plans, and providing a starting point to foster further patient engagement.” These are lofty expectations of a single, simple question ["what matters most?"]. While the what matters question alone cannot guide care planning or tailor interventions, it can serve as a starting point for ongoing conversations about patient health goals and care preferences. These priorities, in turn, can guide patient-centered decision-making and care. The question also provides an opportunity to get to know the patients we care for as individuals. That, in itself, is an invaluable gift reminiscent of a period when clinicians had more time with patients and cared for them over years.

10 common sibling clashes while caring for parents—and how to resolve them 
AOL.com; 11/10/25 
Sibling conflicts over the care of elderly parents are quite common, along with disputes over estates and inheritance. ... 

1. Siblings and the parent can’t get on the same page ...
2. Can’t decide which sibling will take care of the parent ...
3. Sibling is manipulating elderly parent ...
4. One sibling does all of the caregiving ...
5. Siblings fall back into past conflicts ...
6. More ... 

“Including the parent in the decision-making process as much as possible can help with both family dynamics and family struggles.” Sarah Mitchell, MSW

National Alliance CEO Steve Landers on hospices’ top policy priorities 
Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 11/6/25
Medicare advantage and telehealth are key hospice policy priorities for the National Alliance for Care at Home. On the home health front, the organization is also embroiled in efforts to stave off proposed payment and Medicaid cuts. The Alliance came into being last year with the merger between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Hospice News spoke with Alliance CEO Dr. Steven Landers about how the two legacy organizations are integrating, the hospice public policy landscape and how providers can get involved at a grass roots level.

ID# 1904730 Peripheral nerve stimulation, a minimally invasive option for end of life pain management
Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface; by Jeffrey Cao; 10/25
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) works by delivering targeted electrical pulses to peripheral nerves, which transmit sensory and motor signals between the central nervous system and the body. Integrating peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) into hospice care for cancer patients marks a significant advancement in pain management, focusing on personalized and comprehensive approaches to enhance the quality of life. The reported cases highlight the effectiveness of PNS in targeting specific nerves for pain relief, complementing pharmacological therapies and improving overall patient outcomes. As research continues, PNS holds promise as a key intervention in palliative care ...

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