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

Hospice News

Hospice providers and stakeholders are carefully examining the proposed changes included in the recently introduced Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act as the bill begins its journey through the legislative process. this summer. “It

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Palliative and end of life care as a human right

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This blog does not intend to revisit this pathway, but to raise awareness that as healthcare professionals, we have and always will have only one chance to get it right in palliative and end of life care. What is Palliative and End of Life Care? In October each year we recognise Hospice Care Week.

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Hospices Have Long Road Ahead on Improving Health Equity

Hospice News

Prolific health disparities have driven hospices to implement various strategies to improve diversity, equity and inclusion among underserved patient populations. Garrett is also executive director of the Virginia-based hospice’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee. Hospice utilization rates rose by 4.1%

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5 Numbers that Shaped Hospice in 2022

Hospice News

Hospice leaders have kept their eyes on four key numbers as 2022 progressed: clinical capacity, length of stay, labor costs and utilization. A fifth, the rising number of new hospices in certain states, has emerged as a priority in recent weeks. These metrics are key to understanding what hospices experienced this year.

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Hospices Facilities Launch, Renovate With Growth in Mind

Hospice News

Julia Hospice & Palliative Refuels De Novo Plans Pennsylvania-based Julia Hospice & Palliative (JHPC) has reignited plans to launch a de novo after experiencing pandemic-related setbacks. Dubbed Julia House, the facility will provide inpatient hospice and serve as an outpatient palliative care clinic.

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St. Croix Hospice Expands Missouri Footprint

Hospice News

Croix Hospice has expanded its Missouri footprint with a de novo in the Wildwood community. Favorable demographics are among the factors that make Missouri an attractive market for hospices. Croix Hospice often looks for markets in which hospice utilization is comparatively low, including historically underserved rural communities, St.

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

Hospice News

VITAS Launches New Florida Location VITAS Healthcare has opened a new location in Florida, expanding the hospice provider’s footprint in its home state. The location will serve as a hub for staff providing hospice services across Pasco County, where seniors 65 and older represent 21.8% Dozier Hospice House.

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