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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

“She has extensive hospice experience, at both the clinical and management levels, which will ensure that our programs will be able to serve an increasing number of patients who deserve the benefits of our hospice care services.” Carl Derrick as medical director.

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Senate Again Takes Up Hospice, Palliative Staffing Bill

Hospice News

If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. Access to high quality palliative and hospice care services is vital for patients and their families,” Capito said in a statement. “As

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Your Guide to Choosing a Hospice Care Provider

Shining Light Hospice

We’re talking about choosing a hospice care provider. Add to that the fact that most people have little or no experience with hospice care providers , and the situation becomes even more confusing and frustrating. This guide will walk you through what you need to know when choosing a hospice care provider.

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Florida Awards Chapters Health CON for Pinellas County Expansion

Hospice News

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) recently awarded the company a certificate of need (CON) to begin offering hospice services in that region. The company already offers home care services in that county. We provide the full scope of hospice care.

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BAYADA, Manatee Health System Launch Home-Based Care Joint Venture

Hospice News

BAYADA Home Health Care has formed a joint venture with Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) subsidiary Manatee Health System, expanding its reach in Florida. Joint ventures have been a keystone in BAYADA’s strategic growth plans to bring a wider care continuum into the home.

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Healthcare Decisions Day

AT Home Care & Hospice

This article will break down these common misconceptions surrounding hospice. What Is Hospice Care? Hospice care is for people with a prognosis of 6 months or less if their disease runs its natural course. This type of care focuses on making those with a terminal illness as comfortable and pain-free as possible.