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The Public Hospice Companies Most Likely to Acquire in 2024

Hospice News

After a rocky year for M&A, two of the publicly traded hospice providers are poised to pursue more deals in 2024. While the majority of the hospice industry is not publicly traded, the actions of those large companies can have an impact on smaller organizations that are on the hunt for deals.

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Publicly Traded Hospice Companies Poised for Deals

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The nation’s publicly traded hospice companies are primed for more acquisitions after a 2023 slump, fueled by census and growth. Transaction volume declined in the hospice and home-based care space in 2023, following the two record-breaking prior years. million during 2024’s first quarter, a 24.1% year-over-year increase.

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Man Pleads Guilty to $17M California Hospice Fraud Scheme

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Petros Fichidzhyan pleaded guilty to charges of health care fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud case involving multiple California-based hospice and home health companies. Justice Department.

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Why Hospice M&A Could Rebound in 2024

Hospice News

After a 2023 slump, health care dealmakers are voicing optimism for a 2024 rebound. Transaction volume declined in the hospice and home-based care space in 2023, following the two record-breaking prior years. Our outlook for 2024 health services deals is cautiously optimistic.

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How to Diversify Services Within the Medicare Hospice Benefit

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Even if you aren’t ready yet to step outside of the hospice box, diversification is possible within the hospice payment system. These types of programs have proliferated among hospice companies in recent years. Also in 2024, The Connecticut Hospice Inc.

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VitalCaring Primed for Hospice Expansion in 2024

Hospice News

The Texas-based home health and hospice company VitalCaring Group was built largely through acquisitions, and the company expects to step up that strategy in 2024 with an emphasis on hospice. We’re very well-poised going into 2024 to start executing on our growth strategy.

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4 Key Trends for Hospices to Watch in 2024

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Hospice operators in 2024 are navigating a rapidly transforming environment. The prior three years have laid the groundwork for change, particularly in the regulatory space as well as gradual migration towards value-based reimbursement and in tandem, the proliferation of business lines beyond hospice.

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