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Senate Again Takes Up Hospice, Palliative Staffing Bill

Hospice News

If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. Access to high quality palliative and hospice care services is vital for patients and their families,” Capito said in a statement. “As But the need is great.

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Florida Awards Chapters Health CON for Pinellas County Expansion

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Empath Health expanded its presence in Florida at the start of this year, growing its hospice care services throughout the Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties. Hospice utilization runs high in Florida.