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VITAS Earns AHA Heart Failure Certification Across 56 Markets

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Many patients with heart failure do not receive the hospice care that could significantly improve their final months of life, said Dr. Joseph Shega, executive vice president and chief medical officer at VITAS, in a statement. In 2012, heart failure cost the nation an estimated $30.7 Close to 6.7 death certifications. billion.

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Empath Health Launches New PACE Center

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This is the second PACE center that the nonprofit senior care health system has opened and the first such program in its home county, Hillsborough. Empath’s first center, Suncoast PACE, launched in 2012. The organization is the parent company of 17 affiliates and two philanthropic foundations.

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Canyon Home Care & Hospice Acquires Uintah Basin

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“We are honored to have provided care to our home health and hospice patients and their loved ones. We wish them the best, and are hopeful that we can accommodate a smooth transition to ensure continued quality, compassionate care.”. It also offers pharmacy and durable medical equipment services.

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Hospices Facilities Launch, Renovate With Growth in Mind

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MultiCare Health System operates 12 hospitals and 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The center, Cottage in the Meadow, opened in September 2012 fueled by more than a decade of philanthropic donations. The hospice facility is projected to reopen in the fall.

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Fleece Takes Helm as Empath Health CEO, Begins ‘One Hospice’ Initiative

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Over time, his health care career began to move in a new direction. Empath also offers hospice care through Suncoast Hospice, Empath Hospice, Hospice of Marion County and Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough. Health care historically has just been so fragmented, so siloed and uncoordinated.

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

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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. Hospice is unique among healthcare benefits. 2012; 43 (4): 732- 738.

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Top Hospice Trends to Watch in 2025

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The number of hospice care days also saw increases, as did average length of stay and average number of patient visits per week. Total Medicare hospice payments in 2023 reached $25.7 It might make them even fearful about hospice care, which is the last thing we want to see happen.

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