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New Executives Take the Helm at AccentCare, Blue Ridge, Androscoggin, Good Samaritan

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Natarajan’s role expanded after previously serving as the post-acute company’s chief medical officer for hospice since 2005. In addition to oversee AccentCare’s hospice and palliative care programs, he will also support its clinical care operations and patient experience initiatives.

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Why Do Most People Receive Less Time in Hospice than Recommended?

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They were 37% more likely to say they needed more help with personal care. Families who said the hospice referral occurred too late were 119% more likely to express concerns about care coordination. Bereaved family member perceptions of hospice referral when their family member was on hospice for seven days or less.