Literature Review
More than 45,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in 4 states
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMMore than 45,000 Kaiser Permanente workers strike in 4 states Modern Healthcare; by Hayley DeSilva; 10/14/25 An estimated 46,000 Kaiser Permanente staff members began a five-day strike Tuesday across multiple states over staffing, pay and benefit concerns. Employees on strike include registered nurses, lab professionals, pharmacists and other skilled healthcare workers from 23 different unions, a spokesperson for Kaiser Permanente said. The unions are part of the Alliance of Health Care Unions, which represents an estimated 62,000 Kaiser employees. ... "[They] are demanding significantly higher increases than our 21.5% offer,“ the Kaiser spokesperson said.
Healthcare ransomware attacks shift from hospitals to vendors: Report
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMHealthcare ransomware attacks shift from hospitals to vendors: Report Becker's Health IT; by Naomi Diaz; 10/13/25 Ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare businesses have increased in 2025, even as incidents targeting hospitals and clinics declined, according to a new report from Comparitech published Oct. 9. Here are five key findings from the report: ...
Inside the hospice that feels like home: How Omega House catches those who fall through the cracks
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMInside the hospice that feels like home: How Omega House catches those who fall through the cracks ABC KTRK-13, Houston, TX; by Brittaney Wilmore; 10/13/25 Retired teacher Eleanor Munger opened Omega House in 1986 in Montrose, pioneering care for dying HIV/AIDs patients. ... Sonny and Neil, and perhaps the laughter they bring, are all part of the key ingredients that make up Omega House, a mainstay in Montrose complete with a living room and garden that you might not immediately realize is a hospice. ... But making it feel like home means it's functioning just as founder Eleanor Munger intended it. "She was a retired Montessori school teacher, so she had no medical background whatsoever. She was 74 years old, and she just felt like this was something that people need - a really loving, caring environment," said Omega House director Sandy Stacy.
The unacknowledged grief oncologists face and the need for closure
10/15/25 at 02:00 AMThe unacknowledged grief oncologists face and the need for closure Medscape; by Mark A. Lewis, MD; 10/8/25 Hello, Medscape. It's Mark, and I just got back from a patient's funeral. I know — even for an oncologist, that sounds grim, but I have my reasons and I'd like to explain them to you. ... One of them is deeply personal. When my father died, his oncologist came to his memorial service, and that made a huge impression on me. I was 14 years old at the time. ... Now, there's a whole other video to be recorded, if not a whole book to be written, about how a patient dying shouldn't necessarily be viewed as a failure. Immortality, after all, is never the goal. ... I've been absolutely astonished by what I've learned about my patients posthumously. ... Most meaningfully, you get to witness the ripple effect of the patients on their families who love them and who will carry on their traditions and even some of their character traits.
Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter sees largest turnout for annual fundraiser walk
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMAlzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter sees largest turnout for annual fundraiser walk WABI-5, Bangor, ME; by Grace Bradley; 10/11/25 For more than two decades, folks have hit the streets of Bangor to help raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s. On Saturday, Maine’s chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association says they saw the largest crowd yet of about 400 people for their largest annual fundraiser. “We provide free care and support for families and community members walking through this disease, whether it’s Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. So what we do enables us to do everything for free. But we also take a portion of that money and put it towards research,” explains Kris Baker, Development Manager of Alzheimer’s Association Maine. Editor's Note: Do you support and partner with the Alzheimer's Association?
The telehealth cliff has arrived: What’s changing and what to watch
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMThe telehealth cliff has arrived: What’s changing and what to watch Healthcare Law Blog; by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, co-author Joel Dankwa; 10/9/25On October 1st, certain key telehealth flexibilities created during the COVID-19 public health emergency (“PHE”) expired as the government shutdown began. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a number of telehealth waivers during the PHE, some of which were extended through September 30, 2025 by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (“CAA”). The flexibilities expired as legislative efforts to once again extend the flexibilities, including through the House Committee’s stop-gap government funding Continuing Resolution, failed to pass. The flexibilities that expired on October 1, after being extended by the CAA, are:
Hog Town donates $6,000 to United Hospice Service
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMHog Town donates $6,000 to United Hospice Service Aspire Rural Health System, ; 10/8/25 Following the 20th annual Hog Town Run, members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Aspire Rural Health System with a generous donation of $6,000. Held on August 9, the event drew participation from motorcyclists across Michigan who gathered in support of a worthy cause. This year, 155 registered bikes joined the run, helping to continue a tradition of giving that has spanned nearly two decades. With this year’s contribution, Hog Town Inc. has donated more than $224,500 to the hospice program since the event’s inception. ... UHS is a non-profit hospice serving Sanilac, Lapeer, Huron, Tuscola, and St. Clair counties [Michigan].
Tuesday is the bridge between Monday's struggles and ...
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMTuesday is the bridge between Monday's struggles and Wednesday's wins. ~ Unknown
Dallas looks at hospice care, shelters and tiny homes as potential homeless solutions
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMDallas looks at hospice care, shelters and tiny homes as potential homeless solutionsThe Dallas Morning News; 10/8/25; by By María Ramos PachecoHospice house care, temporary shelters and tiny homes are all potential solutions coming to Dallas as the city looks for short- and long-term solutions to address homelessness. On Tuesday, the City Council’s homeless solutions committee held a special-called meeting to hear from three different organizations on their efforts to provide housing for the homeless in other cities and how this approach could be applied in Dallas... Chris Kulac, CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association, presented plans for the new hospice house for homeless individuals in Dallas... The hospice house will be a small, licensed assisted-living facility in the Wilson Historic District of Old East Dallas, offering five rooms for individuals requiring end-of-life care who have no home.
New AI tools target providers looking to succeed in TEAM demo
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMNew AI tools target providers looking to succeed in TEAM demo Modern Healthcare; by Diane Eastabrook; 10/10/25 Key Takeaways
‘A good death’: How compassionate care helps people navigate the end of life
10/14/25 at 03:00 AM‘A good death’: How compassionate care helps people navigate the end of life YaleNews - Health & Medicine, New Haven, CT; by Meg Dalton; 10/13/25Palliative and hospice care both focus on improving the quality of life of people with serious illness. In a Q&A, Shelli Feder discusses the future of compassionate care in the U.S. — and what it means to have a “good death.” The hospice movement got its start in the United States right here in New Haven. In the late 1960s, former Yale School of Nursing (YSN) Dean Florence Schorske Wald attended a speech given by hospice pioneer, Dr. Cicely Saunders, at Yale School of Medicine. ...
The Exec: Hamilton Medical Center CMO on incremental successes in change management
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMThe Exec: Hamilton Medical Center CMO on incremental successes in change management HealthLeaders; by Christopher Cheney; 10/13/25 In healthcare, attempts to make changes quickly at a grand scale are often unsuccessful, this CMO says. The primary element of success in change management is to pursue a strategy that emphasizes small and incremental changes, according to [Ricard Perez] the new CMO of Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia. ... If you are going to be affecting people's daily work lives, your best bet for success is to make sure that those people have some representation at the table," Perez says. "Once you have stakeholders at the table, they can become advocates and catalysts for change because they will have an intricate understanding of why change needs to happen."
[Global] Top designs revealed in buildner’s Fourth Annual Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill competition
10/14/25 at 03:00 AM[Global] Top designs revealed in buildner’s Fourth Annual Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill competition ArchDaily; 10/13/25 Buildner has announced the results of its fourth annual Hospice - Home for the Terminally Ill international architecture ideas competition. This global call for ideas continues to explore how architecture can support end-of-life care with empathy, dignity, and contextual sensitivity. The competition invited architects and designers to move beyond clinical requirements and envision spaces that offer emotional warmth, social connection, and a profound sense of place. ... An international jury reviewed the submissions for their design clarity, emotional resonance, and architectural depth.
The importance of email security
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMThe importance of email security SecurityScorecard; by Steve Cobb; 10/10/25 ... Email-based attacks account for over 90% of successful cyber incidents, making email protection a fundamental component of any robust cybersecurity strategy. From sophisticated phishing campaigns to advanced persistent threats, malicious actors exploit email vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to corporate systems and compromise sensitive business information. ... Here are some of the most common threats to email security:
Ex-employee sued bankrupt SLO County hospice group 3 times. Here's why
10/14/25 at 03:00 AMEx-employee sued bankrupt SLO County hospice group 3 times. Here's whyMSN San Luis Obispo County, CA; 10/13/25 A former employee of Wilshire Health and Community Services filed three lawsuits against the organization in the past two years, accusing the now-bankrupt nonprofit of violating numerous labor laws including using unfair pay practices, gender-based discrimination and wrongful and retaliatory termination.
‘Lack of urgency’ a top cause of hospice admissions delays, industry consultants say
10/14/25 at 03:00 AM‘Lack of urgency’ a top cause of hospice admissions delays, industry consultants say McKnight Home Care; by Adam Healy; 10/9/25 Hospices’ delays in admitting patients can bog down operations and stifle growth. To avoid holdups, providers should act with urgency and prioritize outside-the-box thinking, industry consultants at Transcend Strategy Group recommended. ... Transcend Strategy Group recently released a new insights guide titled “Driving Sales and Admissions Success in Hospice Care.” The guide reveals hospice providers’ top reasons for admissions delays, the problems caused by these delays, and the strategies providers can use to clear bottlenecks. The insights guide noted that admissions delays are problematic for both providers and their clients. ... Hospices should get creative to solve admissions problems, Transcend’s experts agreed. Rather than look for a tool or technology to help speed up operations, look internally to identify practices that prevent care from being delivered, they said.
Elite Hospice observes official grand opening
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMElite Hospice observes official grand opening The Light and Champion, Center, TX; by News Staff; 10/9/25 On Tuesday, Sep. 30, Elite Hospice and Palliative Care were officially welcomed to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting event hosted at A Pineywoods Home Health Care located in Center at 919 Nacogdoches Highway. Elite Hospice and Palliative Care is a sister company of the A Pineywoods group and provides end-of-life care for patients in East Texas.
What we get wrong about death, according to end-of-life workers
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMWhat we get wrong about death, according to end-of-life workers Yahoo Lifestyle, originally appeared on HuffPost; by Monica Torres; 10/10/25 The one big thing that people have in common is that we all will die, and we likely will experience the death of someone we love, too. ... That’s why it can help to hear the insights of people who see death all the time, because understanding it now can help us better process grief about others and feel more at ease when thinking about our own mortality. ...
The 5 leadership skills that AI will never replace (and how you can harness them)
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMThe 5 leadership skills that AI will never replace (and how you can harness them) Fast Company; by Alexis Zahner; 10/3/25 Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. It’s reshaping industries, expediting innovation, and shifting how we work at unprecedented speed. For many leaders and employees alike, that reality sparks an uneasy question: if AI can do my work, where does that leave me? The answer lies not in competing with AI, but in doubling down on what makes us distinctly, and irreplaceably, human. ... Here are five leadership skills that AI will never replace, and how you can harness them to stay future-ready:
People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget ...
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMPeople will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou
CFO tenures at the 10 largest health systems
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMCFO tenures at the 10 largest health systems Becker's Hospital Review; by Andrew Cass; 10/9/25 Healthcare CFOs’ tenures last an average of 4.7 years, according to a September report from Crist Kolder Associates. Here are the tenures of the CFOs at the 10 largest health systems in the U.S. (Health system size is determined by the number of hospitals, based on organizational data as of December.)
Tri Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick undergoes $3M+ remodel
10/13/25 at 03:00 AMTri Cities Chaplaincy in Kennewick undergoes $3M+ remodel Fox11-41, Kennewick, WA; by Eli Kern; 10/9/25 The Tri Cities Chaplaincy is undergoing a significant remodel, with a budget of more than $3 million. The hospice center, which has been serving the community since the early 1990s, is getting a much-needed upgrade. Laurie Jackson, CEO of Tri Cities Chaplaincy, shared her gratitude for the community’s continuous support. “We could not have built this in the first place were it not for community partnerships,” said Jackson. The hospice center has been providing care for 30 years, offering families a chance to be present with their loved ones rather than acting as caregivers. Jackson expressed appreciation for individuals like Tom Halazon, the former executive director who played a crucial role in the original project back in 1993.