[Global] Compassionate communities in action: global stories of care, loss and connection 
Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK; edited by Emma Hodges and Manjula Patel; ebook published 1/1/26 
Compassionate Communities in Action: Global Stories of Care, Loss and Connection brings together practical examples of compassionate cities and communities from around the world. Together they provide a practical road map, highlighting what has worked and what has been challenging, alongside reflections from the communities profiled. ... Demonstrating public health palliative care in practice, this guide is an essential read for people working in the field of palliative and end‑of‑life care, as well as academics, students, and policymakers with an interest in the area. ... The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivative Licence CC-BY-NC-ND. 
Editor's Note: This 334 page book is available for free download via the links above.

Caring for the community wins at Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Bubbles & Bingo 
Hospice of the Chesapeake, Pasadena, MD; Press Release; 4/15/26 
An evening filled with celebration, generosity and heartfelt stories resulted in nearly $300,000 raised for Hospice of the Chesapeake during its second Bubbles & Bingo fundraiser. Held Friday night at the Fluegel Alumni Center in Annapolis, the black-tie event brought together supporters from across the four counties served by the organization. ... A moving highlight of the evening was a video tribute to patient Brian Adam, shared by his wife, daughter and nephew. ... The evening shifted to a lively series of bingo games, where seven guests won prize packages valued between $1,600 and $6,500.

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare names new CEO after national search 
WWAY News, Wilmington, NC; by WWAY News; 4/15/26 
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare has named Karen Brubaker Miller as its next president and chief executive officer following a national search. According to LifeCare, Brubaker Miller will become only the fourth CEO in the organization’s 46-year history, succeeding Gwen Whitley. The organization said its board of directors partnered with a national search firm and reviewed several candidates before selecting Brubaker Miller for the role. “After meeting Karen, I knew we had found the right person to lead LifeCare forward,” Whitley said. “She brings the experience, judgment, and compassion that align with who we are and the care we provide every day.” 

Nonprofit granted property tax exemption 
SWVA Today / Richlands News-Press, Richlands, VA; by Jim Talbert; 4/13/26 
Legacy Hospice and Palliative Care will not pay property taxes, the Board of Supervisors unanimously decided following a public hearing at its Apr. 7 meeting. Several citizens spoke in support of the move, which will save the organization about $7,094 annually. ... A nonprofit serving the counties of Tazewell, Bland, Dickenson, Buchanan, and Russell, Legacy [Viriginia] was granted a tax exemption for its recently acquired property in Cedar Bluff on the basis of providing a "benevolent service" to Tazewell County. Previously, Legacy had rented a building. At the meeting, citizens provided personal testimonies of their experiences with Legacy. 

Owatonna, Mankato Hospice Supplement Program & caregiver jobs plan launched 
Marketers Media / NewsNetwork, Owatonna, MN; Press Release; 4/14/26 
Freedom Home Care, LLC, in southern Minnesota, announced the update and expansion of its Hospice Care Supplement Program. ... It delivers 24/7 supplemental care, including overnight and live-in options, to cover times when family members or hospice teams are unavailable. Services go beyond medical support to include household assistance such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, supervision, assistance with transfers and repositioning, and personalized one-on-one attention—ensuring patients are never alone while families can rest, focus on quality time, and avoid burnout. More information at: https://freedomhomecarellc.com/services/hospice-care/

The room where my father died changed how I see architecture 
Time; by Michael P. Murphy; 4/15/26 
... Life had taught me that architecture was the business of making and designing structures. But my father showed me that architecture is brought to life through the stories we tell ourselves, and in the memories of the consequential acts that take place in and around the buildings we share. In this way, architecture becomes more verb than noun as it shapes us. It is a living thing. Maybe this is why my mother later said, all things considered, that my father had “built a beautiful death.” He had also built a beautiful life.

The leadership bottleneck: why you’re slowing your team down 
Forbes; by Daisy Auger-Dominguez; 4/13/26 
... Two weeks into a new leadership role, a manager came to me with a familiar question: “I need help handling a performance issue with someone on my team.” It was a reasonable ask. Over the course of my career as a Chief People Officer, I’ve helped countless new and seasoned managers navigate that conversation. ... This time, I asked something different: “What would help you make this a better decision?” The manager paused. “Honestly? I’m not sure.” That moment told me something important, not about the manager, but about the system around them.

Strategies to promote the dissemination of psychosocial digital health resources for those affected by cancer: scoping review 
Supportive Care in Cancer; by Isabel Ronan and Olinda Santin; 4/15/26 
Conclusion: This paper presents the first review consolidating research on psychosocial digital resource dissemination targeting those affected by cancer. ... When considering the dissemination of an online resource in the future, researchers should focus on creating co-designed digital interventions for caregivers and targeting more diverse populations using both traditional and digital dissemination materials.

Inside California’s hospice gold rush: the state’s IHSS program is losing between 20%-40% of its entire budget to fraud
Deseret News; by Eva Terry; 4/14/26 
An investigative report details large-scale hospice and in-home care fraud in California, where transnational criminal networks have billed the state for over $267 million in non-existent services. The state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program is estimated to be losing 20–40% of its entire budget to fraud, prompting Governor Newsom’s administration to revoke hundreds of hospice licenses and make arrests. Despite state actions, over 700 active hospices in Los Angeles alone have triggered multiple red flags for fraud.
Guest Editor's Note, by Judi Lund Person: Today's biggest developing thread remains the rumored national moratorium on new hospice Medicare enrollment. Hospice News reported on April 13 that questions are circulating in the industry about whether CMS is preparing a nationwide enrollment freeze for hospice providers, following a public push by state associations urging the agency not to do so. That story, combined with the ongoing California fraud crackdown and the FY 2027 proposed rule's new SSVI scoring system, paints a picture of an hospice care under enormous regulatory pressure on multiple fronts. 

Carve-in or carve-out? The future of hospice under Medicare Advantage | part one 
Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Robin Hefferman; 4/15/26
In Part One of this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Comeaux and Robin Heffernan, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Empassion, explore the evolving intersection of private equity, artificial intelligence, and end-of-life care—raising critical questions about accountability, quality, and the future of hospice under Medicare Advantage. As the healthcare system shifts toward value-based models, the discussion challenges long-held assumptions about whether hospice should remain “carved out” or be fully integrated into payer responsibility.

Arizona lawmakers reject bill to legalize assisted suicide 
Live Action; by Angeline Tan; 4/13/26 
Arizona lawmakers have dismissed a rejuvenated attempt to legalize assisted suicide, dealing a setback to its proponents in the state. House Bill 2569 — also referred to as the Thomas M. Dow Act — did not move forward in the Arizona Legislature this session, and it was not scheduled for a hearing in a House committee. ... In Arizona, concerns about coercion and inadequate oversight contributed to the bill’s defeat. Lawmakers raised questions about how eligibility criteria would be enforced and whether vulnerable individuals could be influenced by family members, financial considerations, or systemic health care inequalities. For over 20 years, Arizona legislators have considered similar measures. 

Forgiveness is an absolute necessity for continued human existence. ~ Desmond Tutu