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Advanced Home Care Acquires Dignity Hospice

Hospice News

Massachusetts-based Advanced Home Care has acquired Dignity Hospice Care for an undisclosed amount. The transaction follows Advanced Home Care’s acquisition of Dignity Home Care late last year. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Census Bureau projections.

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How Medicare Budget Neutrality Impacts Hospice Payment

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Medicare reimbursement is the lifeblood of hospice providers, and a clear understanding of policies like budget neutrality can help elucidate the payment systems that keep their businesses running. The clearest example of how this works was the 2020 rebasing of payments for the four levels of hospice care.

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Los Angeles Hospice Home Care Launches Scholarship Program for Aides

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Los Angeles-based Hospice Home Care recently rolled out a scholarship program for hospice aides in a move towards building career pathways and improving retention. As with other health care workers, burnout has been a contributing factor. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Census Bureau.

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Family Resource Home Care Expands with Companion Care Acquisition

Hospice News

Washington-headquartered Family Resource Home Care recently acquired personal care provider Companion Care, Inc., adding to its growing footprint in its home state. We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of Companion Care, Inc., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Hospice M&A Going Strong, But Non-Medical Home Care a Rising Star

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While hospice and home health M&A continue to burgeon, non-medical home care is starting to slip out from under their shadows. Deal volume for non-medical home care companies outstripped that for hospice or home health during the first half of the year. The case for non-medical home care investment.

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Hospice Advocacy Groups Ask Congress for Action on Proposed 2023 Medicare Rates

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bump in Medicare payments, which they say is insufficient in light of COVID-19 and staffing headwinds. This proposal ultimately jeopardizes the ability of hospices to continue providing access to appropriate, high-quality care to all Americans who need it,” the letter indicated. Congress should urge [the U.S.

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By the Bay Health to Merge with Mission Hospice & Home Care

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By the Bay Health and Mission Hospice & Home Care recently signed a letter of intent to merge the two California-organizations. Previously known as Hospice by the Bay, the organization rebranded in 2021 to reflect a broadening scope of services. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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