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Hawaii Hospice Collaborative Launches Into ‘New Era’ of Care Delivery

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The new collaborative includes Hawaii Care Choices, Hospice Maui, Kauai Hospice, Navian Hawaii, North Hawaii Hospice and St. This collaborative represents a new era for end-of-life care in Hawaii, Hawaii Care Choices CEO Brenda S. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaiis hospice program. Ho told local news.

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The Hospice CARE Act’s Potential to ‘Dramatically Reshape’ End-of-Life Care Delivery

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Nearly half (49.1%) of all Medicare descendants utilized hospice services in 2022, which was a similar rate to prior years, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) introduced the Hospice CARE Act last month. this summer.

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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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Dombis 37-year tenure at NAHC ended prior to its merger with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in 2023, which led to development of the combined organization the National Alliance for Care at Home.

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The Problematic State of Health Equity in Hospice

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Peeling back problematic barriers Caucasians and individuals in urban areas have historically been the largest patient populations to access hospice care. White Medicare decedents represented 86% of individuals who utilized hospice in 2023, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. in 2023, compared to 17.9%

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2 Tailwinds Shaping Hospice Growth, Care Delivery

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Rising demand for end-of-life care is pushing hospice growth opportunities to the forefront in value-based reimbursement. Swelling aging populations have fueled rising health care costs across the country, with payers and providers alike seeking ways to ensure affordable access and sustainable services.

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Heart to Heart Hospice Expands Footprint in Oklahoma

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The new location will allow for expanded access to end-of-life care and caregiver support, according to Robert Watson, who will serve as its new executive director. When medicine cannot provide a cure, hospice redefines hope in terms of a patient’s quality of life,” Watson said in a statement. Census Bureau.

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VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

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The expansion is driven by growing demand for end-of-life care in the northern Tampa Bay area, according to Jalisha Wynn, general manager for VITAS. “At We are committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care for those facing a life-limiting illness.” of the county’s overall population, the U.S.

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