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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 35 MIN

What Hospice Really is and Why Families Need to Know Sooner with Rachel Rankin

from Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast · host Brian Frantz

What does good hospice care really look like?In this episode of the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Rankin, part owner and medical director of Bosque Trails Hospice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rachel shares why she and her partners started Bosque Trails Hospice, how a clinician-led team changes the care experience, and why locally owned hospice can offer a more personal and individualized approach for patients and families. We also talk about some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding hospice, why so many families are referred too late, and what signs may indicate it is time to start asking questions. Rachel explains that hospice is not about giving up. It is about comfort, dignity, support, and helping people live as well as possible in the time they have. You will also hear:What makes Bosque Trails Hospice different How clinician-led leadership improves patient care Why caring well for employees leads to better care The role of reviews, word of mouth, and community trust Common myths about hospice Signs it may be time to ask for a hospice evaluation The rights patients and families have when choosing hospice How hospice supports loved ones before and after a loss https://www.bosquetrailshospice.com/Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rankin-b8927590/Hospice Care Marketing: https://www.hospicecaremarketing.com/ | (877) 959-5849Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out today!If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may need it.#Hospice #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcarePodcast

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What does good hospice care really look like? In this episode of the Voices of Hospice Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Rankin, part owner and medical director of Bosque Trails Hospice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rachel shares why she and her partners started Bosque Trails Hospice, how a clinician-led team changes the care experience, and why locally owned hospice can offer a more personal and individualized approach for patients and families. We also talk about some of the bi...

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