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Wages Rising for Hospice Workers; Aides See 9.09% Increase

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The national average hourly rate for hospice aides and CNAs rose 9.09% in 2022, compared to a 4.52% increase in 2021, according to the 2022-2023 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report , published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). .

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Senators Baldwin and Capito Reintroduce PCHETA

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If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. This is the latest attempt to pass the bill, which has been reintroduced several times, most recently in May 2022, also by Baldwin and Capito.

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New Hospice Locations Unveiled in 2 States as Others Close

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The move expands VITAS geographic footprint near the metropolitan area, as the hospice provider has served the southern region since 2022. The company is currently in the process of hiring new registered nurses, hospice aides/CNAs, social workers, patient care secretaries, chaplains and community representatives.

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Hospices Strategize Sustainable Growth for Veteran Programs

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So if they see a social worker coming in, they may not be receptive. In addition to staff training, this includes having ways to honor veterans for their service, assess the social determinant of health resources they may need and identify gaps of caregiver support, he added.

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Gentiva Leaning Into Staff Development, Advanced Illness Management Business

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CDR in 2022 purchased a 60% stake from the insurance mammoth Humana, Inc., The tool factors in clinical concerns as well as the home environment, caregiver resources and social determinants of health. Patients enrolled in the program also receive services from nurses, case managers and social workers.

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Hospice Providers Weigh Labor Gains Against Rising Costs

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One consistent message these providers reported in their Q4 2022 earnings was that — while labor is improving —the upward swing comes with a hefty price tag. This is evidenced by VITAS expanding our licensed health care staff by 275, coinciding with the launch of our hiring and retention program, beginning on July 1 of 2022.

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Los Angeles Hospice Home Care Launches Scholarship Program for Aides

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The scholarship is a dependable way to assist hospice home care aids in furthering their careers, voicing their stories on the importance [of] what caregiving means to them and emphasize the changes that have occurred in their patients’ lives,” Winthorpe said in a statement. The organization provides hospice, home health and palliative care.

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