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More Medical Schools Investing in Palliative Care Education

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Regional programs cropping up. One such example is the recent launch of CARE-7, a four-year palliative care curriculum launched at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. “As Those who pave the way really do make it easier for others to follow.

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Addus Taking ‘Conservative’ Approach to Hospice, Home Health M&A

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million in the Q3 of 2024, a 7% year-over-year increase. Addus’ hospice revenue growth was above market forecasts, while its home health revenues fell -7% below projections, according to the Stephens report. The company’s third quarter adjusted EBITDA margin reached 11.1%, which was +2.1% Addus’ total revenue reached $289.8

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Palliative Care a ‘Natural Fit’ for Home Health Agencies

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Only 7% of community-based palliative care programs are operated by home health organizations, compared to about 50% for hospices and 7%, according to 2019 data from the Center to Advance Palliative Care. So they end up getting discharged from their services.

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7 Nonprofit Hospices Form Integrity Care Partners Palliative Care Venture

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So these are folks who are ending up in the emergency room in the middle of the night. They end up back in the hospital, when that really is avoidable if they are getting the care that they need in their home.” ’” The post 7 Nonprofit Hospices Form Integrity Care Partners Palliative Care Venture appeared first on Hospice News.

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BrightSpring Diversifies Business to Build Scale

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The Louisville, Kentucky-based provider achieved a gross profit of $369 million, up 10.4% compared to $335 million in Q1 2023, but experienced a net loss of $46 million, up from a $22 million loss in the first quarter of 2023.

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Man Pleads Guilty to $17M California Hospice Fraud Scheme

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Fichidzhyan claimed to have received nearly $7 million of the fraudulent dollars including more than $5.3 He allegedly attempted to cover up by paying the physician $11,000. The Justice Department has accused the five individuals of spending the money on real estate, vehicles and other goods and services.

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CMS Updates Enhancing Oncology Model for 2025

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Patients aligned with EOM are to receive 24/7 access to clinicians, patient navigation services and a detailed care plan that includes goals-of-care conversations, discussions of prognosis, treatment options, quality of life, symptom management and psychosocial health needs. For dually-eligible patients, the payment for 2025 will be $140.

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