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How 3 Hospice Companies Are Beating the Workforce Shortage

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As a new company, they had to start recruiting without brand recognition or established reputation, which complicated the process. Empath provides hospice, home health care, primary care, palliative care, PACE, AIDS and sexual wellness care, and adult day services to a combined total of more than 23,000 individuals.

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

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Generally, fewer clinicians has meant fewer patients have been receiving hospice care, according to industry observers and companies’ own reports. The company saw a 10.6% The post As Headwinds Rage, Large Hospice Companies Lay Groundwork for Potential 2023 Growth appeared first on Hospice News.

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CMS 2025 Proposed Rule Signals Changes to Quality Measurement, Omits Program Integrity Actions

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However, stakeholders in the hospice space contend that the increase is insufficient in light of continued inflation, interest rates, staffing shortages and wage hikes. To continue providing the high level of care our patients and their families deserve, hospices require a payment rate that accurately reflects the current economic challenges.

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

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Developing an inpatient hospice center has been part of Oasis’ “vision” since the beginning, according to Oasis CEO Sade Bello and Hakeem Bello, director of business development. The faith-based hospice company received Medicare certification in 2015 and primarily serves an urban region around the Chicago area.

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Hospice Medical Director Receives 50-Month Prison Sentence for $150M Fraud

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A federal judge has sentenced Jesus Virlar-Cadena, formerly a medical director for the Texas-based hospice company Merida Group, to 50 months in prison for his role in a $152 million scheme. The company operated dozens of locations across Texas. Of that amount, Merida actually received $124 million.

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Frontpoint Health Acquires High Plains Senior Care Group

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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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Addus to Acquire Tennessee Quality Care for $106 Million

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Tennessee Quality Care operates 17 locations serving an average of 1,800 patients daily throughout 50 of the 95 counties in its home state. About 70% of its business is home health, including private duty, with hospice care comprising 30%. The company purchased Illinois-based hospice provider JourneyCare Inc.

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