Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers analyzed data on hospice acquisitions between 2013 and 2020 to compare changes in sites of care or patient population compared to other for-profits that did not undergo a transaction. Patients with lower HCC scores often need hospice care for longer periods of time, though their care needs may be less intensive or complex.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Researchers analyzed records for 43,200 veterans with prior hospitalization who had received primary care at a VA site between October 2016 and September 2019. After the three-year period, the sites could choose to fund the positions from their own budgets.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re rethinking everything about home care delivery,” Herman told Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News. The company’s CEO G. Scott Herman describes their approach using the motto, “Burn the ships.” The post New Day Healthcare Acquires Compassion Hospice appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MAY 10, 2024

“From the authorization of audio-only communications platforms to continuation of flexibilities for Medicare providers and recipients regarding mental health services and origination sites, this bill, if enacted, would bring efficiency and greater access for older adults in need of care and supports.”

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Home Care Pulse

APRIL 12, 2022

More Caregivers and Build an Employer Brand That Resulted in an Indeed Click Through Rate Over 10x the Site Average About A Long Term Companion Caring for an aging parent or loved one can feel overwhelming. CUSTOMER STORY How A Long Term Companion Used Home Care Pulse to Hire 51.5% to our clients for over a decade.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SSM Health is a Catholic, nonprofit integrated health system with care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Ultimately, we believe SSM Health is the right partner to ensure we’re able to continue meeting the growing and evolving needs of the individuals and families we serve.”

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Through the JV, Compassus will manage the operations of 11 hospice agencies and 10 home health sites across five states.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The health system has a geographic service region spanning 50 counties in Ohio and operates more than 15 hospitals and roughly 200 ambulatory care sites statewide. Established in 1891, OhioHealth is supported in part by the United Methodist Church.

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Hospice News

JUNE 10, 2024

Founded in 1891, OhioHealth employs 35,000 associates, physicians and volunteers in a network of 15 hospitals, three joint-venture hospitals, one managed-affiliate hospital, more than 200 ambulatory sites and other health services spanning a 50-county area in its home state.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The organization recently received its certification as an enhanced care management (ECM) site after receiving $2.8 The organization has become a participating provider in the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) program. million in state funds to expand services as a provider in the CalAIM model.

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Hospice News

MARCH 20, 2024

If enacted, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act would remove all geographic restrictions on telehealth services and expand originating sites to include the home, among others. The bill would “protect and improve” access for U.S.

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Hospice News

MAY 3, 2024

BSMH is the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the United States, according to a joint press release from the two organizations.The health system’s 60,000 employees offer services through more than 1,200 care sites in seven states, including 48 hospitals.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Site Selection When selecting a site for a clinical trial, there are several key factors that must be evaluated. First, the site’s Quality Management System should be scrutinized along with key Standard Operating Procedures. Previous inspection history and findings are also crucial in determining the suitability of the site.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

. “As we carefully considered our long-term strategic options, we determined that CVS Health is the ideal partner, given its focus on expanding access to health services and helping consumers navigate to the best sites of care.” Those funds have agreed to vote the shares they own in favor of the transaction.

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Hospice News

MAY 8, 2024

“From the authorization of audio-only communications platforms to continuation of flexibilities for Medicare providers and recipients regarding mental health services and origination sites, this bill, if enacted, would bring efficiency and greater access for older adults in need of care and supports.”

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Hospice News

MAY 2, 2023

Additionally, at each of these four sites, we have outpatient palliative services embedded at cancer centers on these campuses. Palliative medicine clinicians participate in a variety of multidisciplinary clinics at these sites as well. We are a pilot site for the Aquifer Excellence in Palliative Care case set.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 14, 2023

Google Sites ™ is one of those resources. To get started in Google Sites™, you must create a free Gmail ™ account if you don’t already have one. and link or embed them in your customized e-portfolio in Google Sites. and link or embed them in your customized e-portfolio in Google Sites. in a digital format.

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Hospice News

MAY 7, 2024

Care Delivery and president of Fresenius Kidney Care. There, he managed more than 60,000 employees and 4,000 care delivery locations. “Mike’s experience driving operational excellence at scale and employer-of-choice initiatives will be a tremendous asset in advancing these goals.

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Hospice News

MAY 9, 2024

Case in point, the agency has implemented a Provisional Period of Enhanced Oversight for California, Nevada, Texas and Arizona; finalized a “36-month rule” in hospice to prevent quick licensure sales; and completed a nationwide hospice site visit project, among other efforts, the lawmakers indicated in the letter.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Kansas-based WellSky provides software and analytics to more than 20,000 client sites, including, hospital systems, blood banks, cell therapy labs, home health and hospice and other post-acute providers, government agencies, and human services organizations.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The health system provides care across 25 states, operating 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations and 125 urgent care sites nationwide. Trinity Health is a large, faith-based nonprofit health care system headquartered in Michigan that employs roughly 26,000 clinicians. Its services include home health, hospice and PACE programs.

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Today's Caregiver

MARCH 11, 2024

It is often sited as one of the major reasons why a person with dementia is is moved to a long-term care facility. Caregivers of dementia patients should understand that incontinence may be an inevitable part of the overall cognitive decline.

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Hospice News

MARCH 26, 2024

“So much of what we’re expecting to see from an activity standpoint is going to depend on whether or not the Fed adjusts interest rates,” Rebecca Springer, lead health care analyst at PitchBook, recently told Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News.

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2023

If enacted, the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act would remove all geographic restrictions on telehealth services and expand originating sites to include the home, among others.

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 23, 2022

There are also numerous posts on message boards and social media from students pleading for someone to take them on at their clinical site. Others report driving several hours to attend sites far from home or even moving temporarily to get to a practicum site. Are you a student or former student with a similar experience?

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Hospice News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Finally, we ask that assisted living be a site of care for in-home respite. “We also would ask that Congress clarify that any member of the hospice team can provide the in-home respite if that is consistent with the patient’s plan of care,” LeadingAge noted in comments on the draft.

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Life & Death Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

The new Life & Death Matters site was developed based on feedback and requests from our students, educators, and partners – thank you – and provides an […]. We are so excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website, which has been a labour of love (and a few tears) over the past year.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

“Anyone that is in a position where they’re wondering about what’s going to happen to their pet, if they get too sick to care for the pet or what will happen to the pet, when they pass, they are a caregiver can download the document from our site and go through it with the patient,” McGill told Hospice News. “A

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Frontpoint also anticipates growth through de novos, with eyes on the San Antonio, Houston, Austin, and Waco, Texas markets, Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News reported. The third location is Houston-based Highland Hospice.

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AlayaCare

JULY 20, 2021

(“Option Care Health”) (Nasdaq: OPCH), the largest independent provider of home and alternate site infusion services in the United States, announced today that they have formally established a technology collaboration to develop innovative software for alternate site infusion therapy.

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AlayaCare

JULY 21, 2021

(“Option Care Health”) (Nasdaq: OPCH), the largest independent provider of home and alternate site infusion services in the United States, announced today that they have formally established a technology collaboration to develop innovative software for alternate site infusion therapy. About Option Care Health.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Telestroke, or stroke telemedicine, is a form of telehealth in which physicians with advanced training in stroke care use technology to provide immediate consultation to a local healthcare professional to recommend diagnostic imaging and treatment for patients with stroke at an originating site. Patients who present within 4.5

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Changing Lives Podcast

AUGUST 9, 2023

Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Car Rally & Artisan Market September 23, 2023 Host Site: Grills Orchards Entry: $50 per car Join us for our annual fall fundraiser Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Car Rally & Artisan Market, happening Saturday, September 23, 2023. Thank You to our Sponsors!

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Hospice News

AUGUST 3, 2023

All told, the nonprofit operates 12 hospitals and more than 100 specialty care sites. “We have heard from hundreds of community members and know there is an active concern to re-establish the Homestead Hospice House as a home for the terminally ill in this community.” In addition to Minnesota, Allina Health also serves western Wisconsin.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Enhabit has launched three new locations so far this year and plans to open three to four additional sites during the fourth quarter, though thus far progress has been slower than anticipated. “We We are experiencing delays with local licensing agencies and timing of local patient surveys,” Jacobsmeyer said in an earnings call.

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Hospice News

MARCH 4, 2024

So these surrogate decision makers, we are extremely engaged and involved in organizational practices and support to ensure that they understand what that role is, and really kind of building some programming and building some ways for our sites to partner with those individuals.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

You can look on handcrafted specialty sites like Etsy for more gift basket inspiration. One of our favorite gift suggestions for nurses is an event voucher from sites like Groupon or even booking something directly on a business’s site. Event Vouchers A lot of nursing-related gifts can get old and redundant quickly.

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