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September 23, 202630 min

NCPPCH CEO: Building Stronger End-of-Life Pediatric Support

In today's episode of ELEVATE, Hospice News speaks with Jonathan Cottor, CEO and founder of the National Center for Pediatric Palliative Care Homes (NCPPCH) about the significant trends taking in pediatric hospice, respite and palliative care delivery. Cottor explores the legislative, operational and financial keys to expanded support and access for underserved serious and terminally ill children, adolescents and young adults. Tune in now!

September 1, 202617 min

Katie Wehri, VP for Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Compliance, National Alliance for Care at Home

In this episode of the Elevate podcast from Hospice News, Senior Editor Jim Parker speaks with Katie Wehri, Vice President for Regulatory Affairs, Quality and Compliance, National Alliance for Care at Home, about recent language pertaining to palliative care in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed home health rule. Tune in today!

July 28, 202625 min

Renee McInnes, CEO, Croí Health

In this ELEVATE episode, Hospice News speaks with Croí Health CEO Renee McInnes about the current state of fraud, waste and abuse in the hospice space. McInnes describes the impacts of fraudulent activity on legitimate providers’ sustainability, as well as the potential effects on access. Tune in now to catch the discussion!

May 11, 202629 min

Henry Mason Jr., Founder and CEO, Precious Hospice

Hospice patients and providers have faced difficult situations amid shifts in immigration and foreign policy enforcement in recent years. In today's episode of ELEVATE, Hospice News sits down with Precious Hospice CEO and Founder Henry Mason Jr. to discuss how hospices are grappling with safety risks, workforce loss and increased barriers amid underserved patient populations. Tune in now!

April 24, 202620 min

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Founder, End Well Project

Have you ever thought about how movies, TV, and media shape the way we think about end-of-life care? In the latest episode of the Hospice News Elevate podcast, Senior Editor Jim Parker sits down with Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of the End Well Project, to explore the powerful role pop culture plays in shaping end-of-life perspectives and care decisions. This insightful conversation dives into: How media influences patient and family expectations The cultural narratives around death and dying Ways to encourage more informed, compassionate care choices Don’t miss this meaningful discussion. Tune in now!

March 18, 202635 min

Dr. Brian Haas, National Medical Director, Ascend Hospice, and Creator, Hospice Intelligence

In this episode, Hospice News speaks with Dr. Brian Haas, a hospice and palliative care physician, about the challenges that artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to clinical documentation. Haas is the national medical director at Ascend Hospice and CEO at the post-acute care company Wellspring Healthcare. He created Hospice Intelligence, an AI-powered documentation platform designed to get to the root of hospice regulatory nuances and catch red-flag compliance issues before they arise.

March 11, 202610 min

Madison Wood-Gonzalez, Executive Director, Morning Light

In this episode of ELEVATE, the podcast from Hospice News, senior editor Jim Parker speaks with Madison Wood-Gonzalez, executive director of Morning Light, a nonprofit home that provides free housing and 24/7 end-of-life care for individuals in need. Tune in today!

January 21, 202636 min

Dr. Michael Fratkin, Palliative and Psychedelic Care Physician

Exploring Ethical Unknowns of End-of-Life Psychedelic Therapies Hospices need a deep understanding of the ethical considerations involved in providing therapeutic- and medically-guided patient experiences that include psychedelics and other controlled substances. In this episode of ELEVATE, Hospice News speaks with palliative and psychedelic care physician Dr. Michael Fratkin to dig into the range of drugs increasingly coming to the forefront in hospice care delivery and the ways that providers can develop best practices around safe, effective and ethical utilization. Fratkin is board president of the Institute for Rural Psychedelic Care and palliative care physician at the Humboldt Center for New Growth. He is also the physician liaison of the Traditional Healers and Natural Helpers for the Hoopa Valley Tribe in California. Listen to the episode and subscribe today !

December 19, 202516 min

Margot Lambright, Division Director for Psychosocial Support, BAYADA Hospice

In this episode of Hospice News’ Elevate, Senior Editor Jim Parker speaks with Margot Lambright, division director for psychosocial support at BAYADA Hospice, about the ways that psychosocial teams identify families at higher emotional risk, as well as practical strategies for implementing and documenting supportive interventions. Join us today!

November 3, 202533 min

Holly Davis, Clinical Operations Manager of Community-Based Palliative Care, Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care

On the Frontlines of Hospice Care: Clinical Leaders’ Biggest Challenges Clinical supervisors face a host of challenges when overseeing interdisciplinary hospice teams. This Hospice News ELEVATE episode will examine the largest concerns topping the minds of clinical leaders in the hospice space and the successful strategies they’re employing to address them. Listen to the episode and subscribe today!