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Frontpoint Health Acquires High Plains Senior Care Group

Hospice News

Frontpoint, a portfolio company of Cimarron Healthcare Capital and Tacoma Holdings, is an emerging provider of home health, hospice, palliative and personal care with a focus on Medicare Advantage enrollees in Texas markets. Financial terms were undisclosed.

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Future Leader: Drake Jarman, SVP of Growth, Hospice, Amedisys

Hospice News

If you only listen to one person, listen to the nurse in the room. Their frontline experience provides invaluable insights into patient care, workflow efficiency and the overall functioning of our healthcare system. This, in turn, can elevate care coordination, resulting in a superior patient experience.

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Voices: Josie Aquino, LMSW, ACC,  Director, Product Management, VNS Health

Hospice News

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. Additionally, she discusses VNS’s outcomes-driven approach to end-of-life care, and how they are helping other organizations employ a similar approach.

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Hospice Operators Watching Closely as Large Payers Transform the Industry

Hospice News

Control of these assets also allows payer organizations to better manage the financial risks that come with the value-based payment models that many expect will overtake traditional Medicare in coming years. We are here for patient care. End-of-life care grew out of a great American crusade for social change.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

What separates Hospice from Home Health is the type of medical care the patient receives from each service. For instance, Home Health Care may be considered for rehabilitation or to prevent hospitalization. Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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Frontpoint CEO Korte ‘Taking the High Road’ on Hospice Growth

Hospice News

Texas-based Frontpoint is an emerging provider of home health, hospice, palliative and personal care with a focus on Medicare Advantage enrollees in Texas markets. Before taking the helm of this new company, Korte spent eight years at EvergreenHealth, where he served as chief home care officer. Why would [the U.S.

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The Ups and Downs of Inpatient Hospice Care: New Facilities Open as Others Close

Hospice News

Staff at the new office provide 24/7 services to help facilitate hospice admissions for hospital and physician referrals and facility-based patients. The faith-based hospice company received Medicare certification in 2015 and primarily serves an urban region around the Chicago area.