Ever wondered how important effective communication is within hospice and palliative care? In this fascinating discussion with our esteemed guest, Mark Cohen, we unravel this mystery, highlighting the indispensability of proficient writing resources in hospice organizations. Mark offers insightful suggestions on acquiring these resources, even in resource-constrained times, and we explore the pyramid style of journalism, identifying poorly written press releases, and the need to champion excellent writing.

We embark on a journey into the art of summarization, understanding how the 'need to know' concept can boost efficiency within your organization. As we scrutinize the 73 flagged articles this month and my top 10 themes, we underscore the significance of staying abreast of the news. Next, we focus on elder care and staffing in hospice, illuminating former President Jimmy Carter's remarkable six-month tenure on hospice care. We decode the latest Medicare regulations, hospice program integrity recommendations, and analyze how the current market is impacting skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

Mark graciously shares his wisdom on how to stay current with hospice news and get access to the articles we discuss. We reflect once more on the transformative impact of former President Jimmy Carter's hospice care milestone on changing perceptions within the field. Drawing our enlightening conversation to a close, we underscore the power of focusing on the good to enhance growth. Get ready for a compelling discussion that could change how you see hospice and palliative care!

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

Host: Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TCN

https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/top-news-stories-of-the-month-of-august-2023

Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast