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Hospice Underutilized for Patients with Several Types of Conditions

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The study examined 1,929 adolescent and young adult cancer patients who died between January 2003 and December 2019 across three health care organizations in the United States. More than half (57.7%) of the youth cancer patients had documented goals of care conversations within the last 30 days of life, while only 7.2%

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Heart to Heart Hospice Expands in Texas

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” Founded in 2003, Heart to Heart Hospice, based in Plano, Texas, offers hospice services across 63 locations in Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. . “We are anxious to begin serving patients and families in what has historically been an underserved area and to provide the compassionate care and support they deserve.”

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Heart to Heart Hospice Expands Footprint in Oklahoma

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Established in 2003, the nonprofit offers services across 63 locations in Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. Hospice utilization rates in Oklahoma reached 47.77% among Medicare decedents in 2022, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. National averages hovered around 49.1%

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Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations

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Researchers reviewed electronic medical record data for nearly 2,000 adolescents and young adults who died between 2003 and 2019. When their last documented goals of care were evaluated, 69% of these patients chose care that focused on palliation, the study found.

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Choice Health Acquires Private Duty Company Instant Care, Enters Arizona Market

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Established in 2003, Instant Care of Arizona provides in-home senior care and caregiving support to patients and their families in Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, among 15 other cities throughout the Maricopa County area. The transaction also gives Choice its first foothold in the Grand Canyon State.

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VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

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Established in 2003, Heart to Heart Hospice provides services across 63 locations in Texas, Indiana, Michigan and recently stepped into the Oklahoma market last month with a de novo.

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Hospice CEO, Chief Compliance Officer Collaborations Key to Quality

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Ervin joined Avow Hospice in 2003, working in various clinical and non-clinical roles. Part of the organization’s restructuring included a close look at how executive and compliance teams collaborate, Roa said. Since his ascension, Avow Hospice has hired a new chief compliance officer and senior vice president of engagement, Kerri Ervin.

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