Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Limited pathways to reimbursement and workforce shortages are the largest hurdles for growth among community-based palliative care programs. Building partnerships with other providers can help mitigate these barriers, according to Dr. Nathan Goldstein, professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Some providers have a learning curve around the complex process of working out payer contracts and sustainable business models for their community-bas

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AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults. People ages 65 years and above are projected to rise to 86.7 million by 2050 accounting for approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Governments are increasingly turning to home care providers as a means of alleviating strapped hospital resources and a shortage of long-term care facilities.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed (NYSE: CHEM), has opened a de novo location in Florida that expands its presence into three additional counties. . The company’s newest location is in the City of Clewiston, Florida. Unlike some its competitors, VITAS has focused on de novos for geographic growth rather than acquisitions, in part due to skyrocketing valuations in the space.

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Today's Caregiver

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Are you a caregiver now caring for a senior loved one who has mesothelioma? This type of cancer is relatively rare in the United States. It tends to affect older people like seniors more than younger generations.

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Comfort Home Care

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Comfort Home Care had been a health care solution for seniors in the Rockville, MD, area for over two decades. Quality care for seniors is our number one priority. But we also understand that seniors need to have some fun too! In our last blog, we discussed five senior-friendly activities for fal l. Today, our curated list continues with even more fun activities for seniors to enjoy this autumn season.

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