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Center for Hospice Care Revives Respiratory Care Program

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Indiana-based Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has revamped its respiratory care program for patients with lung disease after a temporary pause during the pandemic. The first of these was its cardiac program, HeartWize, which began in 2007 and also recently relaunched last year after a pandemic-related halt.

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Several Large Hospice Providers See Leadership Transitions

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She is charged with overseeing the home health and hospice providers Colleague Assistance Fund, which supports employees during times of personal need. The nonprofit organization has grown into one of the largest hospice providers in the nation. Empath serves 1 in 5 hospice patients across Florida, the company reported.

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VITAS Appoints Three New Executives; Chemed CFO to Retire

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In her new position, Husted will oversee the company’s volunteer and bereavement programs, working to improve the patient and family experience and foster growth. Patty’s passion and commitment to our patients, their families, our employees, hospice care and VITAS are exceptional.”

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

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families, time in hospice falls short of recommendations. That means more than half of Americans receive less than three weeks of hospice care. Why do most people receive less time in hospice than recommended? First, let’s consider the importance of a quality length of stay in hospice. 2007; 34: 120-125.