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UNC Health Southeastern Sells Home-Based Hospice Program to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

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We recognized a deficit in the manner in which outpatient hospice/palliative care services were being delivered to the region.” The transfer of its home-based hospice services will also free up more resources for UNC’s palliative care program, UNC Health Southeastern President and CEO Chris Ellington indicated in a statement.

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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. More patients are choosing to receive in-home hospice care,” the organization told local news. Located in Trillium Woods, Mich.,

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

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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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