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As Headwinds Rage, Large Hospice Companies Lay Groundwork for Potential 2023 Growth

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VITAS, for example, implemented a new retention bonus program using $44 million in unspent Provider Relief Funds, offering between $2,000 to $15,000 per licensed health care professional for 12-months of continuous employment. The company hired 172 clinicians during Q3, coupled with significantly reduced turnover. “[The

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2022. #1 1 Social Workers Leaving Hospice, Health Care in Record Numbers (July 11). One seldom-discussed aspect of this year’s pervasive labor shortage was the number of social workers who had left the field.

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4 Key Trends for Hospices to Watch in 2024

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Turnover rates for registered hospice nurses reached 25.15% in 2022, according to the 2022-2023 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report , published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).

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5 Most Game-Changing Hospice Deals from 2022

Hospice News

The company began as the fourth largest provider of Medicare-certified home health services and the 12th largest provider of Medicare-certified hospice services nationally. The new home health and hospice company expects to earn nearly $1.07 billion to $1.08

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