Hospice News

MARCH 22, 2024

As an industry, we’re looking to diversify our portfolio of services in a way that is somewhat complementary, but yet does have some diversification of the revenue stream that we have with just hospice. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)], and we have that distinction in the hospice arena.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The platform also connects patients to in-person end-of-life care services. As we expand, we look to see what the additional sorts of services [are] that we can be able to provide,” McGlory told Hospice News at the ELEVATE conference in Chicago. Value-based care has been among the growth levers of this approach, according to McGlory.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also allows Medicare Advantage plans to cover palliative care as a supplemental benefit. But primarily, Medicare still reimburses for palliative care through fee-for-service payment programs that cover physician and licensed independent practitioner services.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The two providers are collaborating to establish a “more cohesive and seamless continuum of care” across Bassett’s eight-county service region. Our shared approaches to serving patients advocate for care with the highest quality of life possible, including in-home services for patients with chronic illnesses and home-based end-of-life care.”

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Two hospices have lost the battle against workforce shortages, with one halting some of its service lines and another shutting down altogether. HHCJ had two hospice and 17 home health patients on its services when the closure took effect on October 19. HHCJ’s volunteer and spiritual care services will continue for hospice patients.

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Hospice News

JULY 27, 2023

While these services still represent less than 1% of Amedisys’ total revenue, that segment is its fastest growing. We are excited about this opportunity with Optum – it’s a win for everyone, especially patients who need our services,” Amedisys CEO Richard Ashworth said in a video sent to employees, according to a transcript.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hospice patients are often concerned about the future wellness of their pets as they near the end of life, and some providers are working with organizations that help address those needs as an ancillary service. Examples include pet programs, services tailored to veterans and complementary care like massage or aroma and music therapy.

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Hospice News

APRIL 25, 2023

The move will increase outpatient and inpatient pediatric palliative care services at the hospital, as well as across the health system’s footprint. We are proud to expand these services to families across RWJBarnabas Health.” The post RWJBarnabas Health Expands Pediatric Palliative Care Services appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post ‘Elegant, Expert Care’: The Emergence of Neuropalliative Services appeared first on Hospice News. “They will recognize the value of anticipatory guidance for counseling people living with illness and their families about the future, the future of their illness, and how they can best utilize their time,” Daly explained.

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HopeHealth

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The post Hospice program honors 92-year-old veteran for military service appeared first on HopeHealth. Over his military career, “Buzz” Tilton flew everything from fighter jets to transport planes. At age 92, his community and hospice team honored him with a veteran pinning ceremony.

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Hospice News

JULY 26, 2023

Breaking down the payment barriers that impede access to palliative care will take building up a reimbursement structure that more narrowly defines service scope and sets specific parameters for quality. A couple challenges that palliative care has been dealing with is that it is not a super well-defined set of services.”

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Hospice News

JULY 6, 2022

Ohio-headquartered CommuniCare Health Services recently acquired hospice and home health provider Stonerise, expanding the company’s reach in its home state as well as West Virginia. The company’s range of services and track record on quality made it an attractive asset, CommuniCare indicated in an announcement.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

In a significant development for mental health services in the military, U.S. This resulted in her being chosen to fill the critical leadership billet of Assistant Service Chief. Her advocacy was driven by recognizing the need among service members, including the challenges of military life and seeking mental health treatment. “I

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Hospice News

JULY 31, 2023

Virginia-based Blue Ridge Hospice is building a foundation for a larger future with geographic expansion, a growing range of services and a rebrand in the works. We’re very open to providing acute-care palliative services.” It launched its palliative care program in 2022 and is in the process of securing a PACE license.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Expanded veteran-focused services are also cropping up in the nation’s Southeast region. The new center provides medical care; physical, occupational, and group therapies; meals and snacks; group activities; and one-on-one or group support; among other services.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 8, 2023

In this Voices Interview, Hospice News sits down with Rebecca Christensen, Director of Clinical Services at BetterRX, to talk about the keys to achieving the most efficient patient care. The post Voices: Rebecca Christensen, PharmD, Director of Clinical Services appeared first on Hospice News. This article is sponsored by BetterRX.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Alaska-based Bartlett Regional Hospital recently received approval from legislators to relaunch hospice and home health services nearly a year after a local provider shut down. HHCJ received Medicare certification in 2006 and was operated by Catholic Community Services prior to its closure.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Service animals are permitted at the inpatient hospice. Additionally, VITAS’ Paw Pals program provides pet visit services to patients and their families. The Atlanta-based provider offers hospice, palliative and personal care services. The expanded facility marks the second such initiative this year. NYSE: HUM) for $2.8

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

LeadingAge Ohio recently launched a public awareness campaign designed to break down misperceptions around aging health care and improve access to careers in these services. It features links to job boards of senior care providers across the state, as well as regional data around available aging services.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hospices are seeking greater clarity on updated Medicare rules that allow hospices to document a broader range of chaplain services on claims. The updates bring CMS one step closer to standardizing claims reporting for those services. Tracking the use and services of chaplains is an important and overlooked data.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It recently established services in Brewster County, Texas, which is part of the tri-county Big Bend region. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Angels Care Hospice has been conducting community outreach in its new service area, Lanae Lopez, executive director at Angels Care Hospice, told local news.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Eden Health will take over Community’s inpatient services effective May 1, 2023. The deal expands Eden Health’s home health and hospice footprint in Washington, one of eight states in its service region. The move to acquire CHHH’s inpatient services advances Eden Health’s strategic growth plans.

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AlayaCare

MAY 8, 2023

MONTRÉAL, QC— 9th May 2023 — AlayaCare , a SaaS end-to-end home and community-based care platform developer, today announced it is partnering with Carefor Health & Community Services, Eastern Ontario’s largest home and community care agency, to integrate AlayaCare Cloud. For more information, visit: www.alayacare.com.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 30, 2023

The nonprofit hospice and senior services provider plans to offer primary care to a larger population of chronically ill patients with an emphasis on the Arlington County, Virginia, region. Capital Caring launched its Primary Care at Home service in 2019. million primary care visits in 2016.

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Hospice News

JULY 15, 2022

Adventist Health has expanded its hospice services in Mendocino Country, California, both in terms of geography and its scope of services. Adventist Health Hospice of Mendocino County (AHHMC) has been expanding its footprint in communities adjacent to its initial service region near the towns of Willits and Ukiah.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Medicare claims for unrelated services creates serious financial and legal risks for hospice providers — even if they are not the ones who sent the bill. During recent years, payouts for non-hospice services provided to Medicare beneficiaries have tipped into the billions. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Compassus has launched home health services and expanded its central Tennessee footprint through a new collaboration with its joint venture partner Ascension Saint Thomas. Three years ago, Compassus took on the role of overseeing staff and the home-based care services they provide. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Utah-headquartered provider’s service region covers a sizable portion of its home state in addition to Arizona, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada. Canyon’s services include hospice, home health, skilled nursing, personal and pediatric care. How does the M&A market compare across other states where you provide services?

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Hospice News

JUNE 16, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) is seeking answers about hospice patients’ access to certain high-cost services. Among them were questions about patients’ utilization of complex care services including blood transfusions, chemotherapy, radiation or dialysis.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In that role, I worked on improving outcomes and surveys along with chart reviews, which are critical to my role as the VP of Hospice and Palliative Care Services today. The agency would be charged with not only building their own network of supplemental services contracts, but also being tasked with remembering the rules.

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Hospice News

JUNE 12, 2023

In New Jersey, a partnership between a health services company and a nursing home is offering a new approach to long-term illness, tailoring palliative care treatment plans to individual patients. Samaritan Health Services Partners, a not-for-profit complex illnesses company, and Laurel Brook Rehab, a 220-bed facility in Mt.

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Hospice News

MAY 30, 2023

Palliative care services including skilled conversations with patients and families to understand their goals of care, managing pain and other symptoms, support for family caregivers, care coordination, and addressing patients’ social, psychological, and spiritual sources of suffering. While the large majority of U.S.

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Hospice News

APRIL 14, 2023

Providers use a range of approaches to providing the service, from consults with advance care planning to short-term transitional care or longer-term symptom management for the chronically ill. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) currently allows Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to cover palliative care as a supplemental benefit.

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Caregiver Support Services

MARCH 17, 2024

But, caregiver support services are always changing. They are especially useful for caregiver support services. Enhancing Existing Caregiver Support Services While interactive decision trees are powerful standalone tools, their true potential lies in their ability to complement and enhance existing caregiver support services.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When stakeholders consider ways to improve Medicare Advantage, they should take care not to romanticize fee-for-service Medicare in the process, SCAN Health Plan CEO Dr. Sachin Jain cautions. Jain recently published some of his views on MA vs. fee-for-service in his column in Forbes. Let’s be a better industry.

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Hospice News

MAY 3, 2023

NASDAQ: AMED) will merge will Option Care Health (NASDAQ: OPCH), a provider of home- and alternate-site infusion services. The two launched a partnership in 2021 to deliver home infusion services, particularly, at that time, to COVID-19 patients. million in net service revenue during Q1 2023, up $11.1 Amedisys earned $556.4

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Hospice News

JANUARY 9, 2023

The bereavement care tech platform Grief Coach has rebranded as Help Texts and is expanding its services to include support for health care workers who are contending with stress or burnout. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) requirement that hospices provide bereavement care for 13 months following a patient’s death.

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