Have you ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes of hospice care and the innovative approaches being taken to improve patient and caregiver wellness?  This episode might just be what you're looking for!  Joined by our guest, Mark Cohen, we take you through July's hospice care news, reflecting on a quieter month compared to June.  Mark shares his unique hospice story which began in 1995, and the importance of field-shadowing for admin staff.  We also discuss the declining coverage of physician-assisted suicide, medical aid in dying, and medical marijuana legalization. 

Mark identifies ten themes from the recent news that we explore in detail.  These range from futuristic articles to innovative remembrance services.  Mark and I also delve into the impact of diminished news coverage on the hospice sector and the state of news pitching.  The discussion takes an interesting turn as we look at the emerging attention to hospice care for the urban homeless population, and legislation like the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act. 

There's more!  Mark and I highlight top stories that have made headlines, including abuse allegations against Papa and the rising influence of private equity in healthcare. We also talk about the pressing staffing challenges in hospice care and the innovative solutions being implemented to address them.   As we conclude, we reflect on the effects of diminished news coverage on the hospice sector and the current state of news pitching.  Trust us, you do not want to miss this episode if you're looking to stay informed about the latest in hospice care news.

TCNtalks Guest:

Mark Cohen,  Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, and Principal, Cohen-Fyfe Communications

TCNtalks Host:

Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network

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