Literature Review

Exploring hospice care innovations - Top news stories, August 2025 Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with Cordt Kassner; 9/3/25 Hospice and palliative care face significant challenges amid broader failures in the healthcare system, with experts anticipating a critical opportunity for reform by 2026-2027 as Medicare faces potential bankruptcy and employers confront double-digit premium increases. Join Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner as they delve into the latest trends and challenges in hospice care.  From the impact of AI to the importance of research and innovation, this episode covers it all.

BAYADA Home Health Care announces CEO succession plan: Board Succession Committee launches a thorough CEO search BAYADA Home Health Care, Moorestown, NJ; Press Release; 8/19/25 BAYADA Home Health Care (“BAYADA”), a nonprofit organization and one of the nation's largest providers of home health, personal home care, private duty nursing, and hospice services, today announced the start of a leadership transition that will conclude with current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Baiada moving into a new role on the BAYADA Board of Directors (“Board”) upon the appointment of the company’s next CEO. The Board’s Succession Committee has initiated a comprehensive search for BAYADA’s next CEO—the first non-family member to lead the organization. As the search progresses, David will continue in his role as CEO and will serve as an advisor during the transition. 

How to strategically integrate AI without falling for the hype Forbes; by Mammon Baloch; 8/14/25 In the current business environment, companies must develop a clear and strategic understanding of how to leverage AI effectively. As the leader of an organization focused on AI and SaaS integrations, I've seen a pervasive and harmful myth take hold: the notion that AI is a plug-and-play miracle, capable of solving every business challenge on its own. This misconception breeds inflated expectations and distracts from the real, achievable strategic advantages that AI offers.

The future of work: Prioritizing human connection with Ryan Jenkins Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN) - Anatomy of Leadership; podcast/video by Chris Comeaux with Ryan Jenkins; 8/13/25 "Connection isn't new, it's just neglected. And it's neglected now more than ever." These powerful words from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ryan Jenkins set the stage for a transformative conversation about what might be our most critical yet overlooked human need. Despite our hyperconnected world of social media, texting, and endless digital communication, genuine connection continues to slip through our fingers. Jenkins reveals the crucial distinction between mere communication and true connection – explaining how our brains process these experiences differently and why it matters so profoundly.

AI Code of Conduct for Health and Medicine presented in new NAM special publication National Academies - Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Washington, DC; News Release; 5/19/25 A new special publication from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) provides a framework to guide responsible, effective, equitable, and human-centered use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health and medicine. The development and deployment of AI in health are accelerating, and the promise for transformative gains is substantial. Yet without close attention to risks posed by these technologies, the possibility exists for unintended, potentially harmful consequences, the publication says. The AI Code of Conduct framework is intended as a touchstone for organizations and groups developing approaches for use in their specific contexts. The publication presents six commitments and 10 principles to align the field around responsible development and application of AI. 

SHPBest CAHPS Hospice Awards Strategic Healthcare Programs; retrieved from the internet 8/725 The annual SHPBest™ program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently provide high quality service to families and caregivers of patients receiving hospice care. With one of the largest CAHPS Hospice benchmarks in the nation, SHP is in a unique position to identify and recognize organizations that have made family and caregiver experience a priority and have been rewarded for their efforts with high marks on the CAHPS Hospice survey. See the full list of award winners for the last calendar year.

New leadership at Visiting Nurse Association of Texas People Newspapers; by Kersten Rettig; 8/6/25 Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, the non-profit community health care provide known best for its hospice and palliative care services and Meals on Wheels, announced that Chris Culak has been named President and CEO of the organization. Chris, who joined VNA in 2015, was unanimously appointed by the VNA Board of Directors and will assume the role Sept. 1, 2025. Chris currently serves as Vice President and Chief of Strategy and Development. Chris succeeds Katherine Krause who announced her retirement in February and has served as CEO since 2013. 

The path to the future may be the un-obvious: Top news stories, July 2025 Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with Cordt Kassner; 8/6/25 The future of hospice care hangs in the balance as providers navigate a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities. From financial pressures closing hospice houses to unprecedented Medicare fraud schemes, from technological disruption to changing consumer expectations – the hospice field stands at a critical inflection point that demands both reflection and action. Join hosts Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner as they delve into the latest trends and challenges in Hospice and Palliative Care, discussing key trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the field. This episode covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of healthcare layoffs, disruptive innovations, and the importance of disaster preparedness. 

The heart of transformation: People, purpose and progress at City of Hope Modern Healthcare; by City of Hope; 7/14/25 As chief transformation officer at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., Debra Fields has spent nearly a decade guiding the organization’s evolution. In this conversation, Fields shares her perspective on what it takes to lead meaningful transformation in healthcare including the power of vision, the importance of culture and the responsibility leaders have to care for both their people and themselves.

Breaking News: Various posts about the CMS FY26 Wage Index Final RuleCompiled by Hospice & Palliative Care Today; Joy Berger; 8/2/25Finally. The financial Final Rule arrived. What do you need to know and do? How are hospice leaders responding? We've compiled these for you to go directly to various sources to find what you need.

How leaders undermine their own authority Harvard Business Review (HBR) On Leadership; podcast with Peter Bregman; 7/23/25 Does your organization lack quality leadership? In this episode of HBR’s advice podcast, Dear HBR:, cohosts Alison Beard and Dan McGinn answer your questions with the help of Peter Bregman, the CEO of Bregman Partners and author of the book Leading with Emotional Courage. They talk through what to do when your leaders are indecisive, unprofessional, or value the wrong things.Key episode topics include: leadership, decision making and problem solving, organizational culture, emotional intelligence.

HopeHealth CEO on hospice, palliative care, and the future of serious illness support in Rhode Island Rhode Island PBS; by G. Wayne MIller; 7/22/25 HopeHealth President and CEO Diana Franchitto discusses her personal journey, the organization’s partnership with Brown University, caregiver and grief support services, and how HopeHealth is preparing for its 50th anniversary as a leader in compassionate end-of-life care. ... [Diana Franchitto, "Over the past half-century, HopeHealth has been a trailblazer for serious illness care. As we look to the future, we take that legacy seriously. We want our organization and our community to thrive, but we also have a role in helping the fields of hospice and palliative care thrive on a broader scale. ..."