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VITAS Eyeing Expansion in 12 States

Hospice News

In April, VITAS acquired Covenant Health and Community Services hospice operations as well as one assisted living facility in an $85 million deal. The former nonprofit also operates a 32-bed assisted living facility in Pensacola, Florida. million third quarter 2024 revenue, which was up 17.3% year over year.

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The Senior Living Opportunity for Hospices

Hospice News

Many hospices in 2025 are driving to expand in the senior housing and assisted living space. More than 818,000 people in the United States dwell in more than 30,600 assisted living communities nationwide with an aggregate 1.2 The lions share of assisted living residents are aged 85 or older, AHCA/NCAL reported.

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Organic Growth Top of Mind for Hospice Providers in 2025

Hospice News

Among 112 hospice professionals who responded to the 2024 Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase, 60% said that expanding current locations would be the growth tactic they plan to use the most during 2025. Hospices in 2025 are laser-focused on organic growth rather than other tactics like acquisitions.

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VITAS’ ‘Powerhouse’ Growth in Hospice Hitting ‘All-Time Highs’

Hospice News

The companys $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services in October 2024 has helped to fuel the companys growth.

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Covenant Health Transaction a Growth Engine for VITAS

Hospice News

Vitas Healthcares 2024 purchase of Covenant Health and Community Services is helping to drive the companys growth. The transaction included Covenants hospice assets and marked an important milestone for VITAS, including its entry into the assisted living space and in the Alabama market while expanding its geographic footprint across Florida.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2024

Hospice News

Fraud and program integrity concerns dominated the news in 2024, along with large acquisitions, payment rules and regulatory changes. There were just some of the themes percolating among the most-read Hospice News coverage of 2024. The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2024. #1: Justice Department.

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New Leaders Emerge at Hospices Coast-to-Coast

Hospice News

Fosina was previously the hospitals COO, serving in the role since March 2024. The organization offers inpatient and home-based hospice and palliative care services, collaborates with upwards of 50 hospitals, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and home care providers.

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