article thumbnail

Dana-Farber’s New Push to Integrate Palliative, Behavioral Services in Cancer Care

Hospice News

More palliative care and hospice companies are developing programs to meet the specific concerns of these patients to improve access to care. Almost 40% of people 65 and older had at least one disability from 2008 to 2012, according to a 2014 U.S. Census Bureau report.

Palliate 286
article thumbnail

Rising Interest Rates Unlikely to Slow Hospice M&A; Largest Deals May Take the Brunt

Hospice News

Rising interest rates and unlikely to deter investors or strategic buyers from acquiring hospice companies. Higher interest rates will push up borrowing costs, making hospices more expensive to purchase in the long-run. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75% earlier this month. The rates now range from 3.75% to 4%.

Hospice 259
article thumbnail

Jennifer Bash Named New Vice President of Sales for Home Health Business Line at Traditions Health

Traditions Health

While taking classes towards a master’s degree in nursing, Bash ended up in a sales role with a local home health and hospice company. About Traditions Health Traditions Health provides home health , hospice , and palliative care services. Traditions Health opened its first agency in Bryan, Texas in 2008.

2008 52