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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

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Among the reasons that some inpatient hospice centers have shuttered are rising costs for paid sick leave and contract workers, as well as labor costs and high prices for personal protective equipment. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne. Located in Trillium Woods, Mich.,

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Hospital, Health System Activity Creating ‘Very Disruptive Point’ in Hospice M&A Landscape

Hospice News

In part, the trend of more hospitals and health systems in hospice is a response to growing demand and strain on acute care services. More health systems are looking to expand into community-based hospice and palliative care to complement existing offerings while creating new care delivery channels. NASDAQ: AMED).

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