Hospice News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Aspect Awards. Participation from national, regional, and local companies, as well as an array of creative agencies, makes the Aspect Awards a powerful benchmark for longevity marketing and creative strategy in 2025.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Temporarily expanded telehealth flexibilities set forth during the pandemic are set to expire March 31, 2025. The post Palliative Care’s Most Disruptive Forces in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Another hurdle to growth in the palliative care landscape is the current status of telehealth regulations.

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Hospice News

MARCH 6, 2025

This growth has continued through January and February of 2025, Jacobsmeyer said. during 2025. The post Enhabit’s De Novo Strategy Paying Off in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Hospice average daily census rose 8.6% in Q4 compared to the same period in 2023, representing 12 months of sequential growth.

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Hospice News

MARCH 25, 2025

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) pledged that it would not resume implementation during 2025. The post CMS Will Not Resume Implementation of Hospice SFP in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. A federal court has ordered a stay on litigation intended to block the hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) after the U.S.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The post New C-Suite Executives Tapped to Lead Hospices in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. The nonprofit offers hospice, respite services, spiritual and bereavement support, as well as assistance with housekeeping, medical equipment and other supplies. The hospice offers a six-week grief and loss support program to community members.

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Hospice News

APRIL 10, 2025

Hospice acquisitions saw a gentle rebound in Q1 2025. The post Hospice M&A Sees Uptick in Q1 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Deal volume is up relative to 2024s slump, but activity has not reached the boom levels of 2020 and 2021. Buyers are fearful of clawback risk. That’s the biggest issue.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Regulators recently extended certain temporary telemedicine waivers granted during the pandemic, with some flexibilities now sunsetting in 2025 rather than the end of this year. With the end of 2024 quickly approaching, DEA, jointly with HHS, has extended current telemedicine flexibilities through December 31, 2025.”

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) has a “robust pipeline” of potential acquisitions in the wings for 2025 across its home health and hospice and senior living business segments. The post The Pennant Group to Seek More Hospice, Home Health Deals in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MAY 28, 2024

payment increase for hospices is insufficient in today’s economic climate, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) indicated in comments on the 2025 proposed payment rule. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in March issued its 2025 proposed hospice rule, which if finalized would include a 2.6%

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GeriPal

JANUARY 14, 2025

The #HPMParty is returning to Denver during the 2025 AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly. The post #HPMParty is Back in Denver for the 2025 AAHPM-HPNA Annual Assembly appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. Also, if you have trainees coming to the meeting, encourage them to come.

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Hospice News

JULY 30, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled its final 2025 hospice rule, which includes a 2.9% The finalized hospice cap amount for FY 2025 is $34,465.34, up from $33,494.01 this year. “The FY 2025 hospice payment update percentage is 2.9% … results from the 3.4% It is also higher than the 2.6%

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Addus HomeCare Corporations (Nasdaq: ADUS) purchase of Gentivas personal care segment is bearing fruit as the company drives forward on its acquisition strategy in 2025. We will continue to selectively pursue acquisitions in 2025 that complement our organic growth and align with our strategy.

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Hospice News

MAY 31, 2024

1, 2025, CMS will implement some revisions to the program. “In Starting in 2025, the MEOS payment will increase to $110 per member, per month, up from $70 in the program’s first year. For dually-eligible patients, the payment for 2025 will be $140. Effective Jan. The PBP payments are linked to spending targets.

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Hospice News

MARCH 19, 2025

The future is bright, with expansion into Oklahoma and Colorado coming in 2025. With these innovations setting up further growth for 2025, the organization is looking for financial partners to scale up its services. We can literally customize a palliative program to achieve focused outcomes alongside any established patient population.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

At its outset in early 2025, the new JV will focus on patients in two Colorado counties served by Pathways Hospice, with plans to expand to the Denver metropolitan area and the Colorado Springs community in late 2025 and early 2026.

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Hospice News

APRIL 1, 2025

Croix Hospice has opened 10 new branches so far during 2025. Croix Hospice Adds 10 New Locations in Q1 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. These de novos span across the companys home state of Minnesota where St. Croix launched five new locations. Further expansion occurred in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Respondents included both adult and pediatric palliative care providers who provided feedback on their 2025 outlook in the organization’s first iteration of its annual Palliative Pulse survey. The post Clinical Capacity Palliative Care Leaders’ Top Concern for 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MARCH 17, 2025

Congress has passed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2025 (FY2025) , which allowed for continuation of several public health, Medicare and Medicaid authorities and programs. The flexibilities included the ability to perform face-to-face recertifications through telehealth.

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Hospice News

APRIL 5, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 hospice rule is finalized as written, hospices may encounter some hurdles implementing some of the new requirements. CMS late last month issued its proposed hospice rule for 2025. The 2025 proposal contained nothing new related to those widespread problems.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A third co-defendant, Callie Black, who allegedly recruited patients for the hospice companies in exchange for illegal kickbacks, has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go to trial on March 4, 2025. The post California Physician Sentenced to 24 Months for $3.2M Hospice Fraud appeared first on Hospice News.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the NHS looks to 2025 and beyond, embracing digital innovation, improving care delivery, and addressing systemic challenges will be key to building a health service fit for the future. The post The Future of the NHS in 2025 and Beyond: Embracing Innovation and Overcoming Challenges appeared first on Evidence-Based Nursing blog.

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Hospice News

APRIL 3, 2025

Hospice News sat down with AccentCare CEO Laura Tortorella to discuss the companys priorities for 2025 and how it plans to execute on growth and an expanded continuum of care. What are your top priorities for 2025 at AccentCare? As we think through our top priorities for a 2025 year, along three main areas.

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we look toward 2025, certain Nursing specialties stand out for their growth potential, earning opportunities, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For CY 2025, the MPFS Final Rule includes several significant updates that aim to improve healthcare equity, access and efficiency across a range of therapy settings. Below are the top five changes in the 2025 MPFS Final Rule that therapists should know about, a description of why each matters, and what teams should know for key takeaways.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 22, 2024

“If you’re looking to buy or thinking about growing, now is probably a good time, because the conditions will be more fitful toward sellers coming into 2025 and then 2026,” Kulik said. The post 2025 Could See Uptick in Hospice M&A, Less ‘Deal Fatigue’ appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended to Congress a freeze on hospice payment increases starting in 2025. In its annual report to Congress, MedPAC urged policymakers to eliminate hospice base-rate increases for 2025. The post MedPAC to Congress: Freeze Hospice Rates in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Wisconsin-based Agrace Hospice and Supportive Care is implementing a plan to become carbon neutral by 2025. The post Agrace Hospice and Supportive Care to Reduce Carbon Footprint by 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Among the hospice’s key objectives is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hospice News

MARCH 29, 2024

The 2025 proposed hospice rule is raising some questions along with payment rates. increase in hospice per diems for 2025. The agency also proposed two new quality measures and 2025 implementation of the Hospice Outcome and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool to replace the Hospice Item Set.

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Hospice News

APRIL 9, 2025

Caregiving is set to air on local Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television stations nationwide on June 24, 2025, as well as on the PBS YouTube Channel. The two-hour documentary will also stream on PBS.org and the PBS app beginning May 27, 2025.

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Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2025

Based on the positive indicators of payment adequacy and strong margins, the Commission concludes that current payment rates are sufficient to support the provision of high-quality care without an increase to the payment rates in 2025, MedPAC indicated in its report. The commission projected an aggregate 2025 margin of 8%.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 24, 2025

Enhabit expects patient census growth across both its home health and hospice service lines in 2025 and anticipates exceeding 2024 results, Jacobsmeyer said in a recent earnings call. The companys average daily hospice census in Q3 2024 rose 6.9% year-over-year to 3,622, up from 3,388 the prior years same period.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The infusion of capital will help fuel further acquisitions, with an emphasis on home health assets in 2025. “I I think 2025 is going to be a really exciting year from an M&A perspective, and we’ve put ourselves in a good position to execute,” Jackson said. “I

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Hospice News

APRIL 12, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 hospice rule contains clarifications on which physicians may certify patients for hospice enrollment. The post 2025 Proposed Rule Seeks to Clarify Physician Certification of Hospice Patients appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

1, 2025, could potentially lead patients away from quality providers and into the arms of bad actors in the space, according to Dr. Steven Landers, newly appointed CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home. The soon-to-be-implemented hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) from the U.S. The program, set to begin Jan.

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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2025

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) is putting home health and hospice at the forefront of its growth sights in 2025 through a mix of strategic approaches. Think of us as being a tuck-in oriented acquirer in 2025 and 2026 Shaner said during Thursdays earnings call.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 14, 2025

There are at a minimum 12 states we don’t operate in that we think are very attractive to us, and we are out actively sourcing deals, and we expect some of that deal flow to continue to come through here in 2025 and beyond VITAS CEO and Chairman Nick Westfall said during the JP Morgan Healthcare conference.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Aveanna is in the process of reviewing a few potential acquisitions, which could close in 2025, he indicated. “We As we go into 2025, both organic and inorganic growth becomes really priority number one for the company. We believe it’s time for us to re-enter the M&A market,” Shaner said in the earnings call. “As

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