Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

So it may be fitting that the founders of New Day Healthcare crafted a vision for their company around the table in CEO Scott Herman’s Texas home. Hospice News recently sat down with Herman to discuss the principles that underlie this approach as well as what’s coming for New Day in the new year. Can you explain that strategy?

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Hospice News

MAY 15, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. The company recently completed its $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location. The transaction also marks VITAS’ entry into the assisted living space.

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Hospice News

MAY 24, 2024

The nation’s publicly traded hospice companies are primed for more acquisitions after a 2023 slump, fueled by census and growth. Transaction volume declined in the hospice and home-based care space in 2023, following the two record-breaking prior years. Case in point, VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

Changes in the marketplace have made further acquisitions by VITAS Healthcare more likely. NYSE: CHE) recently announced its first deal in several years, the $85 million purchase of hospice assets from Covenant Health. Skyrocketing valuations were among the factors behind that decision, Westfall told Hospice News in 2020.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2022

A federal court has sentenced Liana Karapetyan, former co-owner of California-based ANG Health Care, Excel Hospice, and Excel Home Healthcare, to 18 years in prison for hospice fraud and anti-kickback violations. Atoyan was co-owner of the hospice and home health businesses and has pled guilty for his role in the scheme.

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Hospice News

APRIL 24, 2024

Health systems are increasingly growing their hospice and palliative care service lines, with philanthropy among the key ways to fuel these programs’ sustainability. Some hospices have temporarily halted or shuttered their programs due to a lack of funding or staff.

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Hospice News

APRIL 18, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE), has completed its $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location. The transaction also marks VITAS’ entry into the assisted living space.

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Hospice News

APRIL 25, 2024

NYSE: CHE) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare is ramping up its strategic growth plans in both hospice and palliative care amid rising demand for these services. VITAS earlier this month completed its $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

Physicians in training need greater exposure to geriatric training in order to better grasp the needs of older patients, including during transitions to hospice, according to Dr. Julia Lowenthal, a geriatrician from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. What are some of the factors that make a residency program age-friendly?

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Home Care Pulse

APRIL 6, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction Article Contents: For Training Managers, Hospice & Healthcare Facilities Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As health and hospital systems show a growing interest in home-based care, the competitive landscape for hospices could change — both in terms of market share and staff recruitment. . Some hospice providers feel that this represents a conflict of interest for health systems,Dresang said.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Home health and hospice provider Enhabit, Inc. The company’s more than 10,000 employees provide care from 105 hospice and 252 home health locations in 34 states. The company plans to deploy $50 to $100 million annually towards transactions, leaning 60% to 70% in the direction of hospice, Jacobsmeyer previously told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MARCH 22, 2024

Treasure Coast Hospice Appoints VP of Medical Services Florida-based Treasure Coast Hospice has tapped Dr. John Crouch as its new vice president of medical services. Crouch in 2016 became a home care and assisted living facilities physician at the organization. Cannone as its new executive vice president and COO.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Virtual reality technology can reduce the use of high-cost pain therapy services and medications, according to Dr. Joseph Shega, executive vice president and chief medical officer of VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp (NYSE: CHE). VITAS is among the hospice and palliative providers that have integrated VR into care delivery.

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2022

Americans enrolled in Medicare should have the option to access integrated, interdisciplinary, patient-centered, goal-oriented care for serious illness …” Edo Banach, president & CEO of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. Some members of the hospice community applauded the senators’ call for change.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2024

New Jersey-based Valley Health System is partnering with Family of Caring Healthcare to offer palliative services to their patients. Family of Caring Healthcare System includes 10 health and rehabilitation centers that provide subacute care and rehabilitative services, assisted living, and long-term care.

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Hospice News

MAY 8, 2023

Kaishauna Guidry, a former teacher turned hospice physician, continues to leverage her background in education to help terminally ill patients find the care they need. Few businesses have to work as hard as hospices to dispel myths and misconceptions about their practices. G at the Heart of Healthcare.” G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Assisted Living Communities (no longer preferable to call them Assisted Living Facilities, as we learned on the podcast) are…what, exactly? If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. . Assisted living, I can’t even say the word.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MARCH 10, 2024

Prioritizing Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings During Patient Safety Awareness Week Patient Safety Awareness Week provides an opportunity to focus on the critical issue of patient safety, particularly in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and Home care/Hospice environments.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

First Docs is a physician-led internal medicine practice that offers a range of health care services and frequently collaborates with hospice, palliative care, and home health providers, among others. The company’s clinicians monitor patients to determine when they become eligible for hospice or palliative care, Bhatia said.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NYSE: CHE) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare is banking on improved recruitment and retention to spur upward movement on patient census, admissions and length of stay. To recap, we have now generated two quarters of sequential growth in licensed healthcare workers, sequential growth and admissions, as well as [average daily census].

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MARCH 10, 2024

Prioritizing Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings During Patient Safety Awareness Week Patient Safety Awareness Week provides an opportunity to focus on the critical issue of patient safety, particularly in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and Home care/Hospice environments.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care Names New Director Missouri-based Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) has appointed Cheryl Maley, registered nurse, as new director of Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care. The nonprofit hospice is supported by TCMH Healthcare Foundation’s Hospice Memorial Fund.

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Hospice Red River Valley

JULY 24, 2023

Hospice of the Red River Valley welcomes Chivon Kapphahn as a Philanthropy Officer. With an extensive background in healthcare administration, Chivon brings valuable expertise to her new position. I am looking forward to building so many great relationships along the way while fostering future development.”

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Seasons Hospice

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hospice Care For Everyone Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. In this article, we will delve into the various services that hospice care offers to patients and their families.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 25, 2022

Two major shifts are transforming the landscape of hospice. First, private equity firms are gobbling up hospices. Thus, they have little in the way of long term vision for hospices, instead focused on cutting costs and maximizing profits. . People with dementia make up about half of hospice admissions. AlexSmithMD.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed (NYSE: CHE), is seeing the benefits of ongoing community access initiatives as it continues to battle headwinds that started with the COVID-19 pandemic. They also saw a 7% decline in assisted-living facility admissions. Admission rates in Q3 were mixed depending on the referal source.

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Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

2023 Leader in Training Award Winners 4 U Home Health Care 6EMS, LLC A 1 Home Health Care LLC A Better Care Option A Caring Touch Home Health & Hospice A Heavenly Hand Home Healthcare, Inc. Utilize HCP Training for at least 3 months. Avila Home Care Bay Nursing, Inc.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 30, 2023

Common Hospice Myths Debunked Hospice care can be a profound benefit for patients with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones, and it is an important part of end-of-life planning. However, there are many myths surrounding hospice care that may prevent people from taking advantage of this form of care.

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Hospice Law Blog

MARCH 18, 2020

Our healthcare system is in just the initial stages of the Coronavirus19 crisis. Hospices have a role to play. Many hospices report that nursing homes and assisted living facilities are on infection lockdown (perhaps rightly so) and will not admit hospice staff to see patients. Let’s keep it short.

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hospice May Seem Hopeless. Hospice care can be a difficult subject to think about. This can make the thought of hospice care depressing for those facing the prospect of utilizing this type of healthcare service. It is important to remember that hospice care does not have to mean defeat or surrender in the face of illness.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 17, 2023

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would extend the application of the “36-Month Rule” from home health agencies (“HHAs”) to also include hospice agencies as well. 424.550(b) would simply expand every reference of “HHA” to “HHA or hospice.”

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Benefits Nurses Get from Working at a Home Care Company The nursing profession has always played a crucial role in the healthcare industry. Seeing Tangible Progress: Whether it’s helping a senior regain mobility or assisting a disabled individual in achieving a level of independence, the progress is real and rewarding.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 15, 2023

Primarily working with elderly patients and those with disabilities, CNAs work in skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, and staffing and home health agencies. Certified nursing assistants also provide vital work in hospice and hospital facilities.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 20, 2023

Whether you are part of a private home care group, a corporately run skilled nursing facility, a home health or hospice agency, or a ny post-acute space in-between, referrals are how you are able to keep going in the industry. Consider this scenario: You are the clinical manager of a hospice agency.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MARCH 15, 2023

Patient Safety Week 2023 Each year, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is recognized to remind healthcare staff of the importance of promoting patient safety practices. As a healthcare professional, consider these ways to help encourage fall prevention for your patients: Use plug-in nightlights around the room, bathroom, or hallway areas.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

MAY 8, 2023

Without nurses, the healthcare system would essentially grind to a halt. We call nurses the lifeblood of healthcare, and they're also the connective tissue and the veritable mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses of the delivery of patient care. Yes, nursing and healthcare have their incessant and seemingly intractable problems.

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