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New Day Healthcare Acquires Compassion Hospice

Hospice News

“This latest acquisition continues to prove New Day’s commitment to bringing together multiple home health service lines within markets to improve patient care coordination and outcomes.” ” This was New Day’s ninth acquisition since the company was established in 2020.

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Key to the Continuum: Hospice Providers Eye Primary Care Businesses

Hospice News

Consequently, many have launched additional business lines that enable them to reach patients sooner as well as capitalize on emerging value-based payment models. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)] believes that primary care is going to be the answer to this fragmented care problem.

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Palliative Care an ‘Important Piece’ of Quality in Oncology Programs

Hospice News

John Hopkins uses a training model across various fellowship programs, including oncology and geriatrics, that fosters improved conversations and patient care strategies using a palliative care approach. Also in 2020 came the launch of partnership between Livio Health and cancer care provider Minnesota Oncology.

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WellSky Intent on Expanding Footprint, Presence Across Care Continuum

Hospice News

Underlying the company’s strategy is a drive to develop solutions designed to support patient care as consumers navigate their way through the health care system. WellSky is jointly owned by two private equity firms, TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners, per an agreement made in July 2020.

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Hospice of the Panhandle Taps New CEO; New Strategy Director Appointed at Unity Hospice

Hospice News

The law firm served roughly 550 individuals statewide in 2020. Its volunteer attorneys help hospice and HIV clients to navigate the complexity of end-of-life health care systems. Louis Weber, Carolyn Gilbert and Thomas Mayo founded the nonprofit organization in 1989 as Dallas Legal Hospice before it rebranded under its current name.

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3 Ways Hospices Are Managing Rising Costs of Care Delivery

Hospice News

As providers try to keep pace, h ospice workers have seen wage increases of 3% to 6% since the start of the pandemic in spring 2020, according to NAHC. Utilizing technology in their staffing processes can aid hospices in better care coordination, reduce unnecessary patient visits, and cut staff travel costs, Teslik added.

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Trends for home-based care in 2022

AlayaCare

While home healthcare has been making big strides towards care meeting the patient at their location (ie: home) on their schedule, we may need to settle for the client/patient choosing the location and the care provider picking the time. Messaging tools tying the care team together will gain more traction.

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