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Care Coordination Key to Hospices’ Success in Value-Based Care

Hospice News

As more health care reimbursement migrates towards value-based payment models, providers will need to master the art of care coordination. Seriously ill patients can easily fall through the cracks in a fragmented health care system, leading to poorer outcomes and costly hospital stays and emergency department visits.

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New Day Healthcare Acquires Compassion Hospice

Hospice News

The company’s nearly 6,500 employees serve close to 100,000 patients annually across all of its business lines, including home health, hospice, pediatrics, clinical decision support and personal care. Compassion Hospice will not rebrand and will retain its current leadership. The following year, the company secured $55.5

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CareMore Health to Rebrand as Carelon

Hospice News

“Our compassionate doctors and health professionals dedicate the time and resources to provide personalized care by removing barriers and making it easier for patients to navigate health on their terms,” said Dr. Paul Mikulecky, chief medical officer for CareMore Health, in a statement.

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6 Ways EHR systems impact home care agencies 

AlayaCare

EHR systems serve as a centralized platform that facilitates the seamless sharing of client information among healthcare professionals, reducing the risk of miscommunication and enhancing care coordination. Enhanced documentation and accessibility Gone are the days of sifting through piles of paper documents to find client records.

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Aetna’s President of Medicare: MA Plans Go All-In on Aging in Place with New 2024 Benefits, Palliative Care, Hospice VBID

Hospice News

Some Aetna health plans will now offer a certain number of hours of personal care assistance for activities of daily living, she indicated. Under this model we are able to provide care coordination for our members all the way through their advanced illness and end-of-life journey,” Swanson said. “We

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Avera at Home Gets Personal with Kore Cares Joint Venture

Hospice News

South Dakota-based Avera@Home recently formed a joint venture with personal care provider Kore Cares in a move that grew its service line and geographic reach in the state. It had long partnered with Kore Cares before officially joining forces. It had long partnered with Kore Cares before officially joining forces.

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Betterleave to Expand to 12 States Following $2.4M Funding Round

Hospice News

The Betterleave platform provides families with access to care coordinators and death care experts, as well as products and services designed to reduce the burden that accompany those losses. This includes assistance with funerals, memorials and estate services, financial planning and integrated grief care resources.