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- A Season of Ofrendas
A Season of Ofrendas By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares In her 1995 book, “Dwellings: A Spiritual History of the Living World,” poet and author Linda Hogan writes: “Walking, I can almost hear the redwoods beating. And the oceans are above me here, rolling clouds, heavy and dark. It is winter and there is smoke… Read more: A Season of Ofrendas - What it takes to be in the top 1%
What it takes to be in the top 1% By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares Davis and Sacramento are now home to one of the highest quality end-of-life care providers, and employers, in the nation. In August, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released their quarterly quality-of-patient-care scores, clearly showing that YoloCares… Read more: What it takes to be in the top 1% - A Caring Coalition for California
A Caring Coalition for California By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares I n his closing remarks at a 2016 stakeholder meeting, hosted by the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Victor Dzau (academy president) said, “We need a coalition, a movement, a critical mass. We need to work together so that the whole is greater than… Read more: A Caring Coalition for California - A Planned Farewell
A Planned Farewell By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares Sam was a thoughtful, highly practical, and independent soul. Family members described him as tough but tender. His five decades as a top dog in the legal profession had earned him the title of “Super Lawyer” and midway through his career he was recognized as one… Read more: A Planned Farewell - Sock Drawer Letters
Sock Drawer Letters By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares There is a corner of my sock drawer reserved for timeworn letters that I received from my parents after I left home to find my place in this big crazy world. I occasionally take them out to reflect on the encouragement and… Read more: Sock Drawer Letters
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- HospiceNews.com: Culture the Key to Sustaining the WorkforceHospiceNews.com: Culture the Key to Sustaining the Workforce In a time of workforce shortages, hospices are seeking the “secret sauce” that will help keep employees on board and bring new people into their fold. To find the right mix, hospice providers that have achieved national recognition for employer best practices point to a particular secret… Read more: HospiceNews.com: Culture the Key to Sustaining the Workforce
- HospiceNews.com: The AIDS Epidemic’s Lasting Impact on Hospice Care for LGBTQ+ PopulationsThe AIDS epidemic coincided with the birth of the hospice movement roughly four decades ago, carrying groundbreaking impacts on end-of-life care delivery for LGBTQ+ communities and beyond. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals were among the most severely impacted by the AIDS outbreak in the 1980s. LGBTQ+ communities died at higher rates from 1980 to… Read more: HospiceNews.com: The AIDS Epidemic’s Lasting Impact on Hospice Care for LGBTQ+ Populations
- HospiceNews.com: Hospices shaking up executive teamsVirginia-based Blue Ridge Hospice has named Mohamad Hamad as its new vice president of information technology. Hamad will be responsible for implementing new technologies at the hospice organization that create operational efficiencies, improve patient care delivery and support its strategic initiatives. Technology will play a key role in Blue Ridge Hospice’s ability to grow and… Read more: HospiceNews.com: Hospices shaking up executive teams
- HospiceNews.com: Care Coordination, Quality Data Crucial to Hospice Referral GrowthCare coordination and quality data will be engines for hospice referral growth. Hospices saw census volumes drop during the COVID-19 public health emergency as facilities nationwide restricted access to patients amid mandated state closures. Providers often turned to electronic communications to reach patients in facility- and community-based settings alike. Adaptability has been among the keys to coping… Read more: HospiceNews.com: Care Coordination, Quality Data Crucial to Hospice Referral Growth
- HospiceNews.com: ‘Adaptability’ Hospices’ Anchor Amid Regulatory HeadwindsHaving an adaptable approach to compliance is key in an evolving hospice regulatory environment. The regulatory climate has seen an array of changes aimed at curbing fraud in the industry and improving quality. Heightening oversight has focused on hospice program integrity efforts, as well as increased auditing activity, changes in rules for hospice sales and financial penalties tied… Read more: HospiceNews.com: ‘Adaptability’ Hospices’ Anchor Amid Regulatory Headwinds
