article thumbnail

Deaths at Home Rose Globally During COVID Pandemic

Hospice News

Researchers examined data on the place of death among adults in 47 countries that took place between January 2012 and December 2021, according to a new study in the Lancet. in 2012–2013. The study focused on cancer and dementia patients. Worldwide, the percentage of home deaths rose to 32.2% during 2020 and 2021, up from 30.1%

2012 261
article thumbnail

VITAS Makes C-Suite, EVP Promotions; Westfall Named Chairman

Hospice News

Westfall came to VITAS in 2012 as senior vice president of field operations. I’m very proud of Joel, Bryan and the other VITAS leaders we’ve recently recognized for their continued part in helping elevate our organization.” Three years later, he was appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer. He became CEO in 2016.

2012 267
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Empath Health Launches New PACE Center

Hospice News

Empath’s first center, Suncoast PACE, launched in 2012. This is the second PACE center that the nonprofit senior care health system has opened and the first such program in its home county, Hillsborough.

article thumbnail

VITAS Healthcare Strengthens Executive Team with Key Promotions in Hospice Operations, HME Department

Hospice News

Having joined the company in 2012, Cosma has steadily progressed through the ranks, leading teams across clinical and operations departments. Starting out as a bedside nurse in 2006, Coronado has held multiple roles within VITAS, including team manager, inpatient unit manager and patient care administrator.

article thumbnail

Gentiva Expands with Mississippi De Novo

Hospice News

By 2023, the bureau estimates that more than a quarter of the state’s residents will be older than 60, an increase of close to 40% since 2012. Mississippi’s senior population is the fastest growing age group in the state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

2012 246
article thumbnail

Residential Hospice Acquires Safe Haven

Hospice News

In 2012, the company purchased its first hospice provider, Celtic Healthcare. The company’s backer, Graham Holdings Company, emerged from the family of Philip and Katherine Graham, former owners and publishers of The Washington Post newspaper.

Hospice 271
article thumbnail

Survey: 77% of Hospices Undergo Multiple Audits Simultaneously

Hospice News

An OIG study of hospice billing claims submitted during 2012 found that 31% of the GIP claims that providers submitted to CMS were inappropriately billed — to the tune of an estimated $268 million that year alone. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General(OIG) launched a national audit of GIP utilization.

Hospice 246