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Empath Health Launches New PACE Center

Hospice News

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. Empath’s first center, Suncoast PACE, launched in 2012. Empath Health is in the process of pursuing an affiliation with Florida-based Trustbridge, expanding its footprint in the state.

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Hospices Gear Up to Reach More Heart Failure Patients, Enhance Quality 

Hospice News

The number of people who suffer from heart failure is expected to rise by 46% between 2012 and 2023, the American Heart Association (AHA) reported. As of 2020, those individuals represented only about 10% of Medicare decedents who elected hospice, according to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Fleece Takes Helm as Empath Health CEO, Begins ‘One Hospice’ Initiative

Hospice News

Empath has also been stepping up its investments in care models like PACE and adult day services. The company’s affiliate Suncoast acquired its PACE program in 2012, prior to the formation of Empath in 2014. Health care historically has just been so fragmented, so siloed and uncoordinated.

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Compassus’ Laura Templeton: Education, Better Reimbursement Needed to Foster Palliative Care Growth

Hospice News

What has led your career journey into palliative care? I worked in acute care prior to coming into the more integrated home-based care scene at Compassus in 2012. Your palliative care team can be instrumental in listening to the goals of a patient and helping to guide them around the care they desire.

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Canyon Home Care & Hospice Acquires Uintah Basin

Hospice News

“We are honored to have provided care to our home health and hospice patients and their loved ones. We wish them the best, and are hopeful that we can accommodate a smooth transition to ensure continued quality, compassionate care.”. It also offers pharmacy and durable medical equipment services.

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3 Nonprofit Hospice Providers to Watch in 2023

Hospice News

Empath has also been stepping up its investments in care models like PACE and adult day services. The company’s affiliate Suncoast acquired its PACE program in 2012, prior to the formation of Empath in 2014. Health care historically has just been so fragmented, so siloed and uncoordinated.

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Keep a Hospital Go-Bag at the Ready

Chicago Caregiving

Hospital go-bags are extremely important because when an elderly person is admitted to the hospital, it’s usually kind of sudden,” says Joyce Helwig, client care coordinator at Home Care Angels , a Des Plaines-based home healthcare service. “So Start with the essentials. “In Planning ahead always helps. “If