Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2023

Hospices are leveraging predictive analytics to get a clearer picture of their performance amid regulatory pressures. Hospices have relied on data to enhances their ability to assess the quality and quantity of bedside care delivered during a patients’ final days.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ProMedica Shutters Two Home Health Locations ProMedica is shuttering two home health and hospice programs in Ohio and Michigan. The closures are part of the nonprofit health system’s strategic plans to divest its home health care services, the company indicated in a letter penned to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. “As

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. Drake Jarman, senior vice president of growth of hospice at Amedisys Inc. NASDAQ: AMED) has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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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 News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Rising demand and demographic tailwinds are propelling rapid growth in both the hospice and palliative care markets. These markets are growing partly because of demographic trends and partly because of increasing acceptance of both palliative and hospice,” Tanquilut told Hospice News. “As billion by 2030, a rise from $34.5

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Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2024

Angela Hospice’s New Senior Living Inpatient Facility Michigan-based Angela Hospice recently unveiled plans to open a new inpatient center at a senior living facility. Set to open this summer, the hospice facility will feature 15 patient beds at Lourdes Senior Community in Waterford, Michigan. The William B. and Janet B.

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Hospice News

JULY 19, 2022

For better or worse, the growing presence of large insurance companies in the hospice and home health provider space could be transformative for the industry. Two transactions demonstrate rising interest among payers in owning the home-based care assets that serve their beneficiaries. Hospice leaders have to remember why we are here.

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Hospice News

MARCH 1, 2024

In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. You can subscribe to Palliative Care News here: Subscribe today! Frontpoint Health has completed its acquisition of the Texas-based home health and hospice company High Plains Senior Care Group (HPSC).

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Hospice News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Hospices are increasingly leveraging technology and pharmaceutical partnerships to better address the needs of patients and families and improve financial and operational efficiencies. Hospices have leaned heavily on technology during the pandemic, turning to telehealth to remain connected to patients and their families.

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Hospice News

JUNE 28, 2023

Hospice of the Chesapeake Appoints New CMO Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake recently named Dr. Marny Fetzer as its new chief medical officer. Fetzer is currently system medical director for palliative care and hospice services at Illinois-based Ascension Health.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Natarajan’s role expanded after previously serving as the post-acute company’s chief medical officer for hospice since 2005. In addition to oversee AccentCare’s hospice and palliative care programs, he will also support its clinical care operations and patient experience initiatives.

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Hospice News

JUNE 29, 2023

(NASDAQ: ADUS) has reached an agreement to purchase the home health, hospice and private duty operator Tennessee Quality Care for $106 million. Tennessee Quality Care operates 17 locations serving an average of 1,800 patients daily throughout 50 of the 95 counties in its home state. Its hospice segment represented $49.08

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In addition to traditional home-based services like hospice, home health, and personal care; community-based palliative care is on the rise, as are emerging high-acuity models like hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home programs. Hospice rejection rates hit an all-time high of 41%.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Home health and hospice provider Enhabit, Inc. He most recently served as a partner at Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings LLP, where he provided legal advice to health care, banking and environmental companies, among others. The company’s more than 10,000 employees provide care from 105 hospice and 252 home health locations in 34 states.

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Hospice News

MARCH 20, 2023

Hospices are blazing trails toward growth, each provider with its own range of strategies. In 2023, the focus for many is to not only expand their core business but to spread further into the care continuum. By 2030, the hospice market’s total dollar value is expected to nearly double, reaching $64.7 billion, up from $34.5

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Washington-headquartered Family Resource Home Care recently acquired personal care provider Companion Care, Inc., Family Resource provides end-of-life, respite and personal care, along with services such as medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship and dementia support.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once among the nation’s largest home health and hospice providers, Humana Inc. The following year, the insurance giant divested Kindred’s hospice and personal care segments, selling a 60% stake to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CDR) for $2.8 The company has its roots in the former Kindred at Home.

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Hospice News

JULY 14, 2023

The Florida-based company is a home-based care franchise that provides home health care, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric care and personal care to about 200,000 patients annually from more than 330 U.S. Between 2018 and 2021, he was CEO of the personal care company Help at Home.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 30, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the best elderly care for your loved ones is of utmost importance. Seasons Hospice, with its compassionate approach to end-of-life care, stands out as an exceptional choice. As our loved ones age, they often require specialized care to ensure their well-being and comfort.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Texas-headquartered Choice Health at Home has entered the personal care space with the acquisition of Instant Care of Arizona for an undisclosed sum. Initially established in 2008 as a rehabilitation service provider, Choice expanded into home health during 2012 and later into hospice in 2018. The state’s 1.3

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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. Avera@Home Hospice offers hospice, home health and home medical equipment services throughout the Upper Midwest. Census Bureau.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

She returns to the company after nearly three years at the helm of San Diego-based The Elizabeth Hospice as its chief strategy officer. In her new role, she’ll oversee the company’s staff providing care across five counties in the state’s southern region. Kauai Hospice Recruits Retired Emergency Doc as Medical Director.

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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. It is designed to enhance patients’ and their families’ quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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Hospice News

APRIL 28, 2023

“The goal is to really build off of Pure Healthcare’s accredited care management program and enhance it with the symptom management expertise that we have in our existing palliative care model,” Evans told Hospice News. “We We feel the innovation is really the marriage of that enhanced care management model.

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 12, 2023

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice is accepting applications for a full or part time LPN. Key Areas of Responsibility Making home visits, under the direct supervision of the RN Case Manager, to assist with the provision of care to meet patient/family needs.

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High Peaks Hospice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has an immediate opening for a Per Diem LPN to join our Southern Care Team serving Warren and Northern Washington County. The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. Home Health and/or hospice experience is highly desirable.

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2023

In this Voices article, Josie Aquino, Director, Product Management, VNS Health talks about how VNS Health is using data and analytics to improve end-of-life care. She explains why VNS is bullish toward concerns about a hospice carve-in, and she also shares an outlook on the VBID demonstration’s extension through 2030.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 14, 2024

When the time comes to make profound decisions about end-of-life care for a loved one, every question becomes a quest for the exceptional. A personalized approach, an unwavering commitment to comfort and dignity, and a deep understanding of each patient’s unique needs are at the heart of the hospice services we provide.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

The priorities and outcomes of the two types of care can also be quite different. Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. What Is Hospice Care?

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High Peaks Hospice

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has an immediate openings for LPNs in our Southern office serving Warren and Washington Counties. Making home visits, under the direct supervision of RN Case Manager, to assist with the provision of care to meet patient/family needs. Multiple shifts available!

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Hospice of the North Coast

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Amidst the challenges, the compassion of hospice care for dementia shines as a beacon of hope, offering comfort, dignity, and understanding during life’s final chapter. Who Makes Up the Hospice Team? When Is It Time to Consider Hospice?

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Hospice of the North Coast

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the intricate tapestry of healthcare, hospice care stands out as a profound and compassionate approach to navigate the delicate final stages of life. This exploration focuses on the exemplary efforts of Hospice of the North Coast, unraveling the goals of hospice care and highlighting its impact on those in need.

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1-800-HOSPICE

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Hospice sends nurses, aides, and other caregivers to the homes of patients with advanced, terminal illnesses. Expert consensus holds that people should receive hospice for three to six months. families, time in hospice falls short of recommendations. families, time in hospice falls short of recommendations.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finding the balance between compassion and the clock is critical for hospice nurses. Hospice is often portrayed as serene and peaceful. For hospice nurses, mastering time management is an essential skill for long-term success. Second, time management also has to do with workflow, and in hospice, you never know what might happen.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

If you have a loved one dealing with a life-limiting illness, you may be wondering, “what services does hospice provide?” There’s a lot of confusion surrounding what hospice care is and what it does. Keep reading to learn more about the services Seasons Hospice provides to our patients.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 15, 2022

Every Level Of Hospice Care Is Important. Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to people who are terminally ill. Hospices typically offer a wide range of services, including pain management, emotional support, and spiritual counseling. Physical Support.

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The Bucket-List Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Robert and his family began hospice care three months ago after his stage four cancer diagnosis. During that time, his care team noticed that the walls of Mr. and Mrs. Kilbourn’s home were covered with beautifully painted and framed oil paintings. That’s what hospice care is about,” she says.

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