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NewsHospice care rising, but obstacles remain
The use of hospice and palliative care is on the rise in the United States, according to a new study by the Dartmouth Atlas Project. However, disconnects between patient desires and outcomes remain Read more...
Study: Terminally ill put off talk of hospice
Even when they're clearly at death's door, patients tend to put off conversations about end-of-life decisions, according to a new Harvard Medical School study. The study found that only about half of Read more...
Study: Patients in hospital feel abandoned by their physician
While doctors are experts at diagnosing and healing patients, it can be very frustrating for them when they've simply run out of options, treatment-wise. At that point, they may end up referring a Read more...
| Press ReleasesAseraCare Hospice Responds to U.S. Attorney / Department of Justice FilingPLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AseraCare Hospice issued the following statement in response to a complaint filed today by the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that AseraCare violated the law by Read more >> Joel Buchwald Featured Speaker at Pathways Hospice 21st Annual One from the Heart Awards BreakfastSUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Television journalist and producer Joel Buchwald, son of Art Buchwald, will be this year’s featured speaker at the 21st One from the Heart Awards Breakfast. A Read more >> Omnicare Adopts Rule 10b5-1 Plan in Conjunction with Share Repurchase ProgramCOVINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE:OCR), announced today that it has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 plan for the purpose of repurchasing up to $50 million of its common stock in accordance Read more >> Omnicare to Participate in the 2011 RBC Capital Markets’ Healthcare ConferenceCOVINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE:OCR), announced today that it will participate in a session at the 2011 RBC Capital Markets’ Healthcare Conference scheduled for Wednesday, Read more >> Hospice Pharmacia Announces Local Access Service for Hospices in Houston, TXHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hospice Pharmacia (HP) has partnered with Omnicare Pharmacy of Houston to expand its HP/Omnicare Local Access Service for a number of hospice providers in the Greater Read more >> |
