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- Quintessential care for all. And all means all.
Quintessential care for all. And all means all. By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares At one point in his life, Frank was a real estate attorney. He had a wife and two kids. They lived in an upscale suburban home with a backyard pool and a three-car garage. On weekends and some evenings, he played guitar in a… Read more: Quintessential care for all. And all means all. - The last new person you meet
The last new person you meet In honor of National Volunteer Month By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares Often, the last new, and truly authentic, relationship that a hospice patient will form is with their hospice volunteer. The bond between volunteer and patient can be profound, and it often develops quickly. Unlike family members, or… Read more: The last new person you meet - Thoughts about leadership
Thoughts about leadership By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares During the last few months, I have had good reason to reflect on my years in leadership. My YoloCares team secretly nominated me as one of the Sacramento region’s Most Admired CEOs. At first, I felt embarrassed. Like many organizational heads, the things I notice most… Read more: Thoughts about leadership - YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang, named as a Most Admired CEO by SBJ
YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang, named as a Most Admired CEO by SBJ YoloCares CEO, Craig Dresang, has been selected by the Sacramento Business Journal as one of Sacramento’s Most Admired CEOs. This recognition reflects Dresang’s steady leadership, resilience, and deep commitment to advancing YoloCares’ mission. The nomination came from the agency’s Senior Leadership Team,… Read more: YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang, named as a Most Admired CEO by SBJ - The cost of inclusion
The cost of inclusion By: Craig Dresang, CEO, YoloCares For nearly 50 years, our organization has provided individualized end-of-life care and unparalleled support –without bias and without condition –to every person regardless of political affiliation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, background, personal ideology, or even citizenship. Period. Moreover, the… Read more: The cost of inclusion
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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
