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Hospice care has increased in Minnesota, but some nurses are set to strike
Allina hospice nurses are demanding better pay and manageable caseloads as demand for care has grown statewide.
Feds hold back an additional $1.2 billion in California Medicaid reimbursements
In May, the administration held back $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California over concerns about "fraudsters" in the state's hospice and in-home care programs.
Rare ‘pumpkin spice’ baby sea turtle spotted in Florida
‘This little one, surprisingly, had an earthy tone of autumn.’
LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family Agencies Earn 2025 SHPBest Awards for Patient and Caregiver Experience
LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family announced that four locations within its family of healthcare companies have earned 2025 SHPBest™ awards from Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), recognizing exceptional patient and caregiver experience across home health and hospice care.
Hospice, Home Health Moratoria: What Might Come Next
Many hospice providers are struggling to grow amid the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) temporary moratoria on hospice and home
Hospice Nurses Strike at Allina Health
Hospice workers at Allina Health in Minnesota are striking for one day in response to what they call unfair working conditions. The SEIU-Healthcare
Johnson County business news: Aug. 29
Our Hospice earns five star patient care quality rating
As Food Companies Ditch Artificial Dyes, What Does Science Say About Their Health Effects?
General Mills has removed artificial colors from all of its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix, replacing synthetic dyes with colors derived from fruits, vegetables and spices such as turmeric and paprika. The move comes as food companies face growing pressure from consumers, retailers and policymakers to eliminate artificial dyes. GW public health experts are available to discuss what this shift means for consumers and what we actually know about the health effects of artificial foo
Exclusive | Justice Department Unveils $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
Prosecutors are expected to charge around 450 defendants in alleged fraud spanning Medicaid and hospice care.
GTA 6 Rating Officially Confirms Sex Will Indeed Be in the Game
Grand Theft Auto 6 is about to spice things up
Feds allege $2 billion in California health care fraud, 15 charged
Federal authorities announced charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals, accusing them of health care fraud schemes worth $2 billion, including sham substance abuse treatment programs, unnecessary medical procedures and bogus hospice services.
Hospices worry patients will be unfairly punished amid fraud crisis
Health policy researchers and providers say negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.
Sauer Brands offloads spice business to Watkins
Watkins will secure the branding and distribution rights for spices and seasonings under the Kernel Season’s, Spice Hunter and Sauer’s brands.
DAI acquires 31 home health and hospice agencies from HCA in 'unique opportunity'
Faith-based not-for-profit organization Deaconess Associations Incorporated (DAI) has finalized the acquisition of 31 home health and hospice agencies across eight states from HCA Healthcare.
National Alliance: Hospice, Home Health Moratoria Curbing Access to Care
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) six-month moratoria on home health and hospice Medicare enrollment are adversely
Dartmouth Health Unveils New Home-Based Care Initiative
Dartmouth Health is launching a suite of home-based care services in partnership with Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. The program is
UVM Health cuts 142 jobs — an estimated $9.5 million in staff positions
UVM Health cuts 142 positions across its hospitals and hospice network, largely administrative roles. The cuts aim to save $9.5 million annually.
LeadingAge to CMS: Halt the Hospice, Home Health Moratorium
LeadingAge has urged the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to end the temporary hospice and home health moratoria in advance
PACE Provider myPlace Health Achieves High-Acuity Care Reductions
The SCAN Group affiliate myPlace Health has acheived significant reductions in hospitalizations as its program exceeds 300 participants. The company
Future Leader: Yvette Vega, Clinical Manager, THEMA Health Services
Yvette Vega, Clinical Manager at THEMA Health Services - Hospice, has been named to the Future Leaders Awards Class of 2026 by Hospice News. To become a
Empath Health Unveils Dementia Education Program for Clinicians, Caregivers, First Responders
Florida-based Empath Health has launched a new dementia program that combines provider and caregiver education with clinical care. The
DOJ identifies home health, hospice fraud as key healthcare enforcement priority
In a new memo outlining the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s enforcement priorities in a variety of industries, the Department of Justice called out home health and hospice fraud as an area of focus in the healthcare sector.
Community Hospice and Health Services Invests in Behavioral Health
California-based Community Hospice and Health Services is extending its mission to improve quality of life into the behavioral health space. In addition
Home health, hospice deal-making on track to soar in 2027, report predicts
Despite concerns that a federal Medicare moratorium is stifling home health and hospice growth, a new analysis predicts merger and acquisition activity in the home health and hospice sector could be poised for a strong rebound in 2027.
Uganda: Catholic Caravan 2026 brings healthcare to underserved communities
Medical personnel under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA), an umbrella organisation uniting Catholics from the ...
Enhabit’s new CEO sees ‘opportunity’ in federal home health, hospice moratorium
Dale Clift took the reins of Enhabit at a somewhat precarious time for the home health and hospice fields — just as a six-month moratorium on Medicare home health and hospice agencies took effect. But the seasoned home health owner doesn’t see the moratorium as an impediment to growth. It’s more of a roadblock to navigate around, he said.
Students test spices, bacteria at Binghamton science fair
Binghamton High is piloting a NY program giving students a project-based path to show what they’ve learned and reducing reliance on Regents exams.
Future Leader: Haven Banks, Director of Marketing & Outreach, MiraSol Health
Haven Banks, Director of Marketing & Outreach at MiraSol Health, has been named to the Future Leaders Awards Class of 2026 by Hospice News. To become
Nevada proposes pausing licensing for new hospice and home-health providers while it probes possible fraud
Nevada is proposing a months-long moratorium on new licenses for hospice and home-health providers as well as a pause of new enrollments into the state’s Medicaid program while the authoritie...
Heritage Home Health Care, Legacy Hospice, Advanced Home Health and Hospice Form Ohio Joint Venture
Three Ohio-based home health and hospice providers have launched a joint venture branded as Heritage Home Health and Hospice. The JV — involving Heritage
Best fragrances and scents to wear in fall 2026
This fall, popular fragrance trends will include dark and woodsy perfumes, warm spices like nutmeg and cardamom, and gourmands beyond pumpkin.
Rock music pioneer known for discovering legendary band dead at 83
He had been in hospice for several weeks.
Richmond’s Sauer Brands sheds spice business
Richmond-based Sauer Brands plans to sell its spice business to Watkins in a deal that includes its facility on West Broad Street.
From family practice to business leadership: Dr. Michael App continues his journey at Davenport
Michael App, M.D., is a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids and a busy man. He runs his own private medical practice, leads the largest network of independent physicians in West Michigan, serves as medical director for Interim Hospice and Home Health Care of West Michigan, and is a student at Davenport University.
Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $65 billion merger of the unit with U.S. spice maker McCormick , according to a memo seen by Reuters.
Lucent Health Group Acquires Chambers Home Health & Hospice
Texas-based Lucent Health Group has acquired Chambers Home Health & Hospice. Financial terms were undisclosed. Chambers is a regional home health and
Illusionists charm “America's Got Talent” judges — minus Simon Cowell — with dangerous act and Spice Girls T-shirt
Cowell tells one of the contestants that he looks like "that actor," by which he means Jonah Hill.
Austin Living: Mad science and hot sauce
Homegrown business is bringing spice to people’s meals.
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who documented her health journey online, dies at 26 after rare cancer battle
Sydney Towle’s family revealed the 26-year-old influencer has died after entering hospice care. Her death comes after a three-year-long battle with a rare bile duct cancer.View on euronews
Volunteers team up with Trinity Health for hospice care
A group of volunteers in Grand Haven has been working for 12 weeks to brighten the days of those receiving end-of-life care. Volunteers say the small task of making flower bouquets is making a big difference for hospice patients and their families. (Aug. 19, 2026)
CMS Moratorium Could Spur Hospice, Home Health M&A
A current moratorium on home health and hospice Medicare enrollment could increase demand for mergers and acquisitions in the short term. The U.S. Centers
Goal-Concordant Care Collaboration a Driver in Health Equity Improvement
Some hospices have found success employing more community-based methodologies in their health equity improvement efforts. Forging deeper relationships
Trip brings MBCON students, Chinese health providers together
Nursing student Lakeya Spicer-Lynch traveled a lot during her 23-year military career but a summer trip to China with her fellow nursing students was her first trip that wasn’t a […]
Moving ‘Casey and Diana’ plumbs the messy layers of hope
Nick Green’s dramatization of Princess Diana’s visit to an AIDS hospice is darkly funny and life-affirming, onstage at American Players Theatre through Sept. 24.
The best movies, TV, books, arts and concerts to spice up fall
A look at our most anticipated picks for fall entertainment, from movies like "Wild Horse Nine" to "Digger" to "Sense and Sensibility," to new versions of "Pride and Prejudice" and "A Different World" on TV and books about Whitney Houston and Corman McCarthy.
Future Leader: Chase Knight, Chief Growth Officer, Empassion Health
Chase Knight, Chief Growth Officer at Empassion Health, has been named to the Future Leaders Awards Class of 2026 by Hospice News. To become a Future
Bloom Healthcare Acquires Christian Care House Calls
Colorado-based Bloom Healthcare has acquired Christian Care House Calls, which provides home-based senior primary care in Texas. The deal expands the
AdventHealth launches home-based hospice care in Haywood County
Residents and health leaders said AdventHealth's upcoming expansion of home-based hospice care in Haywood County comes at a critical time.
In current anti-fraud climate, no room for error for home health, hospice agencies
After operating hospice, home health and other companies for over a decade in Arizona, Peter prided himself on his sound reputation in the community and employees’ loyalty. He never dreamed that a technical error on a routine hospice renewal application would lead to a revocation of his hospice’s Medicare enrollment and billing privileges and leave him fighting for his livelihood.
Business Ins and Outs | The Nest, Spice & Tea Merchants, Rita's Italian Ice and coffee shops open
Hub Bootery announces new location in Crown Point.
Annual Duke Hospice Gala
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The Spice Girls are 30. Their biggest A-list fans, from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé.
Three decades after "Wannabe" was released, many of the Spice Girls' childhood fans are now stars themselves.
Minecraft Dungeons II Gameplay Trailer
Discover the Sift, a mysterious new dimension in Minecraft Dungeons II. Watch the latest gameplay trailer, explore strange new landscapes, face powerful threats, and learn more about the biggest Minecraft Dungeons adventure yet. Pre-order now before launch on September 29.
Allina Health hospice nurses launch strike in the wake of what they call 'unbearable working conditions'
Allina health hospice nurses launch strike in the wake of what they call 'unbearable working conditions.' "We are exhausted for our patients," says Allina Hospice RN case manager Abby McDonald. Allina responded with disappointment over the walkout. | 830 WCCO
Dartmouth Health Addresses Rural Hospice, Palliative Care Disparities
End-of-life care disparities proliferate across rural and remote regions, often due to insufficient clinical home-based resources. Dartmouth Health
Citing fraud worries, Nevada pauses hospice and home health licensing, Medicaid enrollment
Nevada is putting a pause on licensing for hospice and home-health providers and new Nevada Medicaid enrollments, citing worries about fraud.
Allina Health hospice nurses set to begin seven-day strike on Friday
Hospice nurses who work for Allina Health are set to begin a seven-day strike on Friday.
Minecraft Dungeons II date announce
Minecraft Dungeons II has a release date, and it's September 28, 2026! Learn more about what awaits you and watch the animated trailer!
Dungeons II Co-op
Minecraft Dungeons II is out! Learn all there is to know about the game's different multiplayer, co-op modes, and how the team worked to deliver a new type of shared experience!
340 Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice Providers Earn Inaugural Trusted & Transparent™ Recognition from Accushield
/PRNewswire/ -- Accushield today announced the inaugural class of Trusted & Transparent™ home-based care companies, with 340 organizations and 883 location...
Prairie Meadows awards $275,000 to WesleyLife
Prairie Meadows has awarded $275,000 to the WesleyLife Foundation to support three of the organization’s initiatives. The grants include a $200,000 Legacy Grant supporting the $49.5 million redevelopment of The Village, a WesleyLife community in Indianola; $65,000 for WesleyLife Meals on Wheels; and $10,000 for WesleyLife Hospice. WesleyLife broke ground in 2025 on the redevelopment…
VisionQuest and 6 other new fantasy & science fiction shows to watch in October 2026
It's the season of ghosts, ghouls, and pumpkin spice...yet while horror takes center stage in media, that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty of exciting new
Athena Award winners honored at Women in Business Conference
A longtime Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce leader and the CEO of a hospice and palliative care organization were named Athena Award winners at the Sept. 22 Women in Business luncheon.
Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal.
Sauer completes spice brands sale to Minnesota company
Minnesota food flavoring company The Watkins Co. has completed its acquisition of Richmond's Sauer Brands' spice and seasoning business.
Moment of Science: Why spicy food burns and how it’s measured
Did you know? Spice is not technically a taste.
Vintage fashion & facials: 6 Bastrop County business updates to know
Bastrop and Cedar Creek businesses see changes, including new openings, relocations and the closure of Sandy's Southern Spice.
MDH Home Health & The MDH Hospice Both Earn CHAP Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced that McDonough District Hospital Home Health Care and The MDH Hospice have both been
Sauer Brands offloads spice business to Watkins
Sauer Brands has struck a deal to sell its spice and seasonings business to fellow US manufacturer Watkins.
After Leaving the Marine Corps, She Spent $20 to Start a Side Hustle. Now Her Business Makes $3M a Month: ‘People Absolutely Loved It.’
Hannah Pollack's elevated twist on a nostalgic sweet gained fans immediately.
Northwest Colorado Health’s annual Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice returns Tuesday
Northwest Colorado Health’s annual Rubber Ducky Race for Hospice fundraising event returns Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Old Town Hot Springs water slides in Steamboat Springs, states a recent news release. Thousands...
What hospice work taught me that politics never will
In hospice, the person comes before the politics, a lesson that could make public life more humane.
Can a chilli pepper actually kill you? Here’s what science says
Even for the biggest spice fans, some foods are going to be too much, causing serious health problems, especially to the heart.
Hospice Nurses Reach Tentative Bargaining Agreement with Allina Health
Allina Health hospice nurses represented by SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa have reached a tentative agreement with their employer on their first
HCHB Publishes Executive Guide to Help Home Health and Hospice Leaders Strengthen Survey Readiness
/PRNewswire/ -- Homecare HomebaseSM (HCHB) announced the publication of Survey-Ready Every Day: An Executive Guide to Regulatory Change and Continuous Survey...
'No one can come in': Birmingham restaurant owner says City Hall events cost his business
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — When Birmingham City Hall hosts events, Leroy Russell says they can leave his restaurant out of reach.Russell, owner of Spice of Life
Voices: Jamey Taylor, Chief Information Officer, Dragonfly Health
This article is sponsored by Dragonfly Health. As hospice and post-acute care organizations look to reduce complexity across care delivery, technology is
DAI Closes HCA Hospice, Home Health Transaction
Deaconess Associations Incorporated (DAI) has closed its acquisition of 31 home health and hospice agencies from HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA).
Fall porch decorating businesses capitalize on passion for pumpkins
As summertime gives up the ghost to longer shadows, cooler days and cobalt skies, many people lock on to pumpkin spice everything and dive headlong into their fall decor. While
Vote for Goal of the Matchday
By Dylan ButlerMust-see golazos! | Vote for your Goal of the MatchdayVariety is the spice of life, and that proverb rings true in Matchday 24's AT&T Goal of the Matchday nominees.Vote here for your fa...
Moment of Science: Why spicy food burns and how it’s measured
Did you know? Spice is not technically a taste.
How Palliative Care Works within Home Health
Palliative care as delivered by home health agencies can look very different that that provided by a hospice. Earlier this year, the U.S. Centers for
Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
It wasn’t billed as a takeover. The nonprofit hospice where Washington state nurse Milli Palmer has worked for nearly two decades announced in October 2024 that it was entering a “joint venture” with Compassus, a private equity-backed home health company. The deal was billed as a 50/50 partnership between Compassus and Providence, Palmer’s employer. But […]
Business News: Independent Watch Retailer Collective Horology Sues Trump And Administration Over New Tariffs
California watch retailer files suit alongside spice importer against new tariffs it says have been imposed "unlawfully," causing "severe" negative impact on business.
Maui business wins bronze medal in 2026 Artisan International Flavor Awards
Pāʻia Spice Company received a bronze metal in the 2026 International Flavor Awards for its Big Haole’s Original Blend. The award came in the savory rub category. “I’m blown away,” owner Brad Beck said. “We started this company almost five years ago selling hand labeled bottles to people barbecuing at Hoʻokipa. Now, 40,000 bottles later […]
Jenna Bush Hager reacts to Jill Biden addressing her parents' romantic relationship in new book
Jenna Bush Hager is sharing her thoughts on Jill Biden detailing a flirtatious moment between her parents Laura and George W. Bush in her new memoir: 'A little spice in this book!'
Vance’s fraud task force is sweeping up legitimate small businesses
The vice president and other officials have downplayed evidence of collateral damage in their crackdown on fraudulent hospices.
The Influencer Project to Melanie C: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
A social media star comes a cropper in timely horror, and the Spice Girls ledge takes her disco- and indie-tinged bops out on a short tour
29 New Changes in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake — Redesigned Puzzles, Updated Miniboss Fights, and Deeper Dialogue
I played more than an hour of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, and as someone who’s finished the original several times, I noticed a lot of small changes that shine some light on the thought process behind recreating this adventure. It seems everything was on the table when considering what to tweak: altered puzzles more closely fit the modern controls, redesigned miniboss fights spice things up across each round, and new shortcuts and context clues make navigation more intuitive.
Twin Cities Allina hospice nurses reach tentative deal on first-ever contract
Downtown Olympia business updates include new shops, moves. Here's what to know
A new spice shop, horror bookstore and spa are moving in downtown, among other changes.
Sauer Brands to sell its spice business, manufacturing facility in Richmond
Richmond’s Sauer Brands will sell its spice business and manufacturing facility on West Broad Street.
Hospice nurses at Minnesota-based Allina Health vote to authorize 7-day unfair labor practice strike
Trella Health Launches Physician Group Explore & Analyze to Help Post-Acute Organizations Identify High-Value Referral Opportunities
Trella Health, the leading provider of market insights and CRM solutions for post-acute care – now supporting hospital discharge planning via its Repisodic platform – today announced the launch of Physician Group Explore & Analyze, a new feature within Trella Insights designed to help home health, hospice, and skilled nursing organizations identify, prioritize, and engage high-value physician group opportunities.
Mad about Science: The Voynich Manuscript » Sandpoint Reader
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff Pumpkin spice, cobwebs and pumpkins can mean only one thing: spooky season is upon us! To celebrate the season, we are going to look at one of the most elaborate...
Future Leader: Spencer Jennings, Chief Financial Officer, Empassion Health
Spencer Jennings, Chief Financial Officer at Empassion Health, has been named to the Future Leaders Awards Class of 2026 by Hospice News. To become a
Superior Health Foundation awards $271K to 11 UP health initiatives
Among the recipients are the U.P. Health Impact Grant to Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center’s Sawyer Dental Project, four additional U.P. Health Impact Grants and six Equipment Grants addressing behavioral health/SUD, healthy food and wellness, maternal/infant health, accessibility, EMS/first aid and hospice.
UW Health nutritionist says enjoy sweet fall treats in moderation
From Pumpkin Spice to everything fall and nice, autumnal drinks have rolled out before the season has even begun.
Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm
Akin entertainment, sports & media practice head Chris Spicer and partners Alissa Miller and Vanessa Roman have been named to the 2026 Los Angeles Times Entertainment Business Visionaries list, which…
A Business in Kabul, A Business in Eugene
Cardamom, fennel, cumin and coriander are all frequently used spices in Tamana Ashor’s kitchen cabinet. She carried those spices with her to Eugene to preserve her Afghan roots and share with her…