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Blue Ridge Hospice Brings Services Under New Unified Brand

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The organization has been on the move in 2024 and 2025. Participants in the program receive preventative, primary, acute and long-term health and personal care services, including social activities. Blue Ridge currently serves Winchester City, Virginia, and eight counties in its home state.

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VITAS Expects a Steady 2024 for Revenue, Growth

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After the tumultuous years of the pandemic, VITAS Healthcare expects a stable growth trajectory heading into 2024. Though the company has not yet released financial guidance for 2024, VITAS anticipates a “predictable” 2024 in terms of earnings and growth, executives said at Monday’s Bank of America Healthcare Conference.

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Michigan Center for Rural Health Working to Expand Rural Palliative Care

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During phase 1 of the process in 2024, Stratis and MCRH conducted a statewide assessment and gleaned insights from a diverse advisory council. Huse and Saint Martin cite interest in a multidisciplinary approach, including physicians, nurses, community health workers, chaplains, and social workers, as well as family caregivers.

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Growing Palliative Care a Key Priority for Amedisys in 2024

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Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) is pushing forward on palliative care growth in 2024 through its innovation arm, Contessa. Expanding palliative care relationships and joint venture partnerships is a priority for 2024, the Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider indicated in a filing with the U.S.

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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. Providers have reported shortages among social workers and nonclinical staff as well. A potential M&A rebound After a 2023 slump, the hospice space may be ripe for a 2024 rebound. There are lots of reasons to be optimistic about 2024.

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Top Lawmakers for Hospices to Watch in 2024

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Hospice providers will be looking to Congress in 2024 to address issues related to program integrity, quality improvement and industry-wide workforce pressures. This includes the revamping of the hospice survey process and the establishment of a Special Focus Program slated to begin in 2024, to name a few.

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Key Palliative Care Trends to Watch in 2024

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Rising demand In 2024, demand will continue to rise, driven by a number of factors. But whatever the future holds, such a benefit is unlikely to come to fruition during 2024. The post Key Palliative Care Trends to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Hospice News.