Literature Review
Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations ...
06/10/26 at 03:00 AMNever be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist because you'll have already shut it out. ~ Mae Jemison
[United Kingdom] Pensioners taking marathon bus trip for hospice
06/10/26 at 03:00 AM[United Kingdom] Pensioners taking marathon bus trip for hospice BBC News; by Marcus Boothe-Bristol; 6/9/26 Two pensioners are travelling more than 1,000 miles by bus to raise cash for their local hospice. Valerie Boon and Sue Hill, both in their eighties and from Bristol, plan to use just public transport to get from John O'Groats to Land's End. ... Last year, St Peter's Hospice cared for more than 2,000 people that live with incurable cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The pair are completely funding the trip ourselves, so every penny donated goes directly to the hospice.
Providing inclusive and affirmative palliative care for the LGBTQ+ community: why inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients is essential
06/10/26 at 03:00 AMProviding inclusive and affirmative palliative care for the LGBTQ+ community: why inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients is essential CAPC - Center to Advance Palliative Care; by Kimberly D. Acquaviva, PhD, MSW, CSE, FNAP, Anup Bharani, MD, Brynn Bowman, MPA, Brittany Chambers, MPH, CHES, Diane Farquhar, LCSW, ACSW (1957 – 2023), Noelle Marie Javier, MD, Rabbi Max Zev Reynolds, BCC, MA, Billy Rosa, PhD, MBE, APRN, Rayna Ross, CHES; retrieved from the internet 6/9/26 Despite the historical efforts to advance civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning (LGTBQ+) community – there continues to be ongoing discrimination in society, including in health care. Providing inclusive care for seriously ill LGBTQ+ patients is essential for ensuring equitable, respectful, and comprehensive health care. ... The Bottom Line: For patients that have experienced discrimination from the health system, trust-building is a key priority and the foundation on which health care is delivered.
A history of care: 250 years of American suffering, service, and hope
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1776-1786: 250 Years - A History of Care
06/10/26 at 03:00 AM1776-1786: 250 Years - A History of CareHospice & Palliative Care Today; by Joy Berger; for 6/10/26Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
National Alliance for Care at Home responds to GAO report regarding Medicare hospice payment
06/10/26 at 02:00 AMNational Alliance for Care at Home responds to GAO report regarding Medicare hospice payment The National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance), Alexandria, VA; Press Release; 6/9/26 The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) today responded to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommending that Congress consider directing the Department of Health and Human Services to restructure the Medicare hospice payment system to better promote routine home care payment efficiency. ... The GAO report asserts that shifting hospice to per-visit payment rates comparable to home health would have reduced Medicare spending by $7.6 billion for a selected group of beneficiaries in 2024. However, these savings are generated in part by paying less to “low visit” hospices that are concentrated in known high-fraud areas. ...
Momentum builds on Capitol Hill to strengthen Medicare
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMMomentum builds on Capitol Hill to strengthen Medicare American Medical Association (AMA); by Tanya Albert Henry; 6/8/26 AMA-backed bill targets budget rules that trigger across-the-board physician payment cuts and threaten access to care. CMS eases Medicare claims process. Physicians are gaining ground in efforts to change federal policy that has contributed to Medicare rates falling about 33% since 2001 when adjusted for inflation. A bipartisan bill—one of several the AMA has supported in its multipronged effort to improve the Medicare physician payment system—was recently introduced in the House of Representatives and it aims to overhaul the Medicare Incentive-based Payment System (MIPS) to make it more efficient, useful and fair for participating physicians.
Every bead tells a story: Carolina Caring Foundation invests $5,000 in Beads of Courage® program for children facing serious illness
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMEvery bead tells a story: Carolina Caring Foundation invests $5,000 in Beads of Courage® program for children facing serious illness Carolina Caring; Press Release; 6/8/26 For children living with serious illness, every milestone matters. These moments of achievement can include completing a medical treatment, overcoming a hospital stay, celebrating a birthday, or reaching a personal goal for the first time. To help create more of these meaningful moments, the Carolina Caring Foundation has awarded a $5,000 Gift Back Grant to the Cardinal Kids Beads of Courage® program. This grant supports one of the many life enrichment experiences offered to pediatric patients and families served by Carolina Caring. Beads of Courage® is a nationally recognized program that honors the journeys of children facing complex medical conditions.
When it’s time to die: the need for palliative care training
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMWhen it’s time to die: the need for palliative care training Psychology Today; by Shannon F.R. Small, MD; 6/1/26 It's important to know how to discuss death in surgical care. Have you ever had to tell someone that they are dying? ... In my field of trauma and surgical critical care, and in many other surgical specialties, such as surgical oncology, transplant surgery, or cardiothoracic surgery, the word death must not be seen as taboo. Helping patients and their families cope with the possibility of dying is increasingly recognized as crucial to surgical training, as evidenced by one study, which had greater than 90% of the faculty reporting that the graduating chief residents needed more training in conducting goals of care and end of life conversations.
Pulling for Hospice draws record turnout
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMPulling for Hospice draws record turnout WIFR, South Beloit, IL; by Madalyne Korzeniewski and Caleb Mays; 6/7/26 Teams put their strength to the test Sunday during Pulling for Hospice, a fundraiser supporting Beloit Regional Hospice patients and their families. Teams of eight to 10 people competed to pull a fire truck 75 feet as quickly as possible. The event raises money for services not always covered through traditional care, including grief support and family programs. Beloit Regional Hospice has served families across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois for more than 40 years. Organizers say the fundraiser has grown significantly since it began six years ago, expanding from about eight teams to 16 this year and moving to the Beloit Health System.
The Pennant Group and Hartford HealthCare expand collaboration to advance home-based care in Connecticut
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMThe Pennant Group and Hartford HealthCare expand collaboration to advance home-based care in Connecticut Stock Titan; Press Release; 6/4/26 Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) and Hartford HealthCare are expanding their strategic collaboration to advance home-based care in Connecticut. The partners plan mutual investment and a transition into a unified, forward-looking operating entity.
I believe that no one should ever have to choose between ...
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMI believe that no one should ever have to choose between a careet we love and living our lives with authenticity and integrity. ~ Selisse BerryHonoring Pride Month 2026
Your senior parents are easier to impersonate than you are
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMYour senior parents are easier to impersonate than you are FOX News; by Kurt Knutsson; 5/30/26 Americans 60 and older filed 201,266 complaints with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2025 and reported $7.7 billion in losses, the highest total of any age group. The average loss for older victims was nearly $38,500, almost double the figure for younger filers. The Federal Trade Commission's December 2025 report to Congress estimated that the overall cost of fraud to older adults in 2024 ranged from $10.1 billion to $81.5 billion, depending on how underreporting is measured. Two decades of breach dumps now sit between your parents and the systems still verifying them by date of birth, mailing address and the last four of a Social Security number.
VITAS CEO: CMS’ national moratorium disappointing
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMVITAS CEO: CMS’ national moratorium disappointing Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 6/5/26 The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) national moratorium on home health and hospice enrollment is “disappointing,” according to VITAS Healthcare CEO Joel Wherley. ... “Our stance and position in working with [CMS Administrator] Dr. Oz and their group is that we are extremely supportive,” VITAS CEO Joel Wherley said at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference. “What we are disappointed in is the broad brush approach they decided to take nationally in announcing the hospice moratorium. We would much more prefer a targeted specific approach where they’ve identified areas of fraud and work specifically then with local and state governments to weed out that fraud.”
Aroostook Hospice Foundation nets funding
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMAroostook Hospice Foundation nets funding The County, Presque Isle, ME; by Aroostook Hospice; 6/3/26 The Aroostook Hospice Foundation recently received generous donor advised funding through the Maine Community Foundation in support of its Charity Care Patient Assistance Fund. The Foundation received a $15,000 contribution from the Willey Family Foundation as part of its five year pledge commitment connected to the naming of Suite 4 at the Aroostook House of Comfort. The gift was designated toward Charity Care. In addition, the Foundation received a $1,000 contribution from the Mimi Fund.
The impact of assisted dying legislation on nursing practice in palliative care: a scoping review
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMThe impact of assisted dying legislation on nursing practice in palliative care: a scoping review Journal of Advanced Nursing; by Marlene Werner, Christiane Kreyer, Sabine Pleschberger; 6/5/26 Aim: To review the literature on the state of research on the impacts of assisted dying on nursing practice within specialised palliative care. Results: Fifteen studies published between 2019 and 2024, all from Canada or the United States, met the inclusion criteria. Three themes were identified: (1) positioning and meaning, describing how nurses are required to position themselves and to renegotiate their values; (2) impact on core competencies, capturing changes in key nursing responsibilities; and (3) challenges in interpersonal relationships, referring to increased team conflicts and shifts in relationships with patients and their families.
Los Angeles County Fraud Hotline
06/09/26 at 03:00 AMLos Angeles County Fraud Hotline LACounty.gov | Department of Auditor-Controller, Office of County Investigations; 6/8/26 You may remain anonymous, but having the ability to contact the informant is often critical to the success of an investigation. If you choose to provide your name and contact information, the County will hold your identity in confidence to the extent allowed by law. You can read more about this here.
HopeHealth receives $200K grant to expand community engagement efforts
06/09/26 at 02:00 AMHopeHealth receives $200K grant to expand community engagement efforts Providence Business News, Providence, RI; by PBN Staff; 6/7/26 HopeHealth, the second-oldest hospice organization in the country, says it has received a $200,000 grant from Papitto Opportunity Connection to support the launch of a new community engagement program aimed at connecting underserved people with grief support, palliative care services and end-of-life care through hospice. The aims of the new program include building awareness of the benefits of palliative care, hospice, grief support and family caregiver support.
The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that ...
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMThe tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long for it to begin. ~ W.M. Lewis
Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center partners with Hospice & Palliative Care
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMSunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center partners with Hospice & Palliative Care PRLOG - Press Release Distribution, Buffalo, NY; by Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; 6/5/26 Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Boonville, NY, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hospice & Palliative Care, enhancing the level of care and support available to residents facing life-limiting illnesses. This collaboration introduces comprehensive hospice services within Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, ... Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides post-hospital rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and respite care. Hospice & Palliative Care delivers specialized hospice services and is the sole provider of hospice services in Boonville, NY.
A first look at first of its kind children's hospice in Florida
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMA first look at first of its kind children's hospice in Florida Ocala StarBanner; by Doug Engle; 6/3/26 The Bailey Family Tree of Wonder graces the hallway in The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s new Dorion Family Pediatric Center at 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville. The $10 million center was built within Community Hospice's Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring and is named in honor of the Dorion family, led by Dorothy "Dottie" Dorion and her late husband, George Dorion, longtime Community Hospice supporters.
Father with terminal illness fights to attend MHSAA championship to see son play
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMFather with terminal illness fights to attend MHSAA championship to see son play Northeaset Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo, MS; by Caleb McCluskey; 6/6/26 From the time Carter Barefoot, 17, could walk, he was playing baseball, especially with his father, Alan Barefoot, who played Division I baseball in college. But illness has limited his father’s ability to enjoy the game they have shared throughout their lives. ... “He never missed a game,” Carter said. After doctors diagnosed Alan, 55, with terminal cancer and admitted him to Sanctuary Hospice, he physically could not be there for most of Carter’s junior-year season. Sanctuary made it happen, arranging for Alan to attend the playoffs in Pearl, where he watched his son’s Mooreville team become Class 4A state champion. It meant the world to Carter to see his dad there.
Pastor-endorsed hospice education increases willingness to accept hospice among African American congregants in rural North Carolina
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMPastor-endorsed hospice education increases willingness to accept hospice among African American congregants in rural North Carolina American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; by Tiffany D. Morris, DNP, MS, Ed, MSN, CNE; 5/28/26 ... This preliminary quality improvement project evaluated a culturally tailored, pastor-endorsed hospice education intervention in two African American Baptist churches (n = 49). Guided by humanistic nursing theory, pastors used the African American Outreach Guide for End-of-Life Care to dispel myths and explain hospice services. Willingness to accept hospice (AARP End of Life Survey) increased from 60.4% to 93.6% (51.7% relative increase), and uncertainty decreased from 39.6% to 6.4% (84.2% reduction).
Nevada Health Authority announces pause on new state licenses for hospice, home-health services as officials investigate possible Medicaid fraud
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMNevada Health Authority announces pause on new state licenses for hospice, home-health services as officials investigate possible Medicaid fraud KLAS, Las Vegas; by Linsey Lewis; 6/5/26 The Nevada Health Authority announced a temporary pause on new state licenses for hospice and home-health services as state officials conduct “extensive” reviews of all Medicaid-enrolled hospice and home-health providers to identify cases of fraud. The pause on new state licenses for hospice and home-health providers and a moratorium on new enrollments for Nevada Medicaid come as fraud in the hospice and home-healthcare spaces garners national attention with high-dollar crimes from Medicaid and Medicare billing activities and fake operations.
LA County fraud: Why hospice care became the new target
06/08/26 at 03:00 AMLA County fraud: Why hospice care became the new target Film Daily; by Simone Barbon; 6/3/26 Los Angeles County has become the focal point of multiple federal, state, and local actions against hospice fraud schemes that target Medicare and Medi-Cal. The concentration of facilities, unusual billing patterns, and recent arrests explain why regulators treat the county as ground zero. ... Data shows unusual density. Records reviewed by CBS News found roughly 1,800 hospices operating in Los Angeles County. More than 700 of them triggered multiple state fraud indicators. One stretch of Victory Boulevard contained nearly 500 hospices within three miles, and a single building listed 89 separate companies. Typical facilities in the county billed Medicare about $29,000 per patient. The national average sits at $13,200. That gap prompted auditors to flag the region years before arrests began.Editor's Note: This article describes complex factors of the hospice fraud crisis with clarity for the general public.