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3 Key Hospice Technology Trends

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Hospices see improved quality and operational efficiency as their biggest return on technology investments in three key areas. Keeping pace with the evolving technology landscape can be pivotal for hospices sustainability as rising demand pressurizes workforces, Pathek indicated. AccentCare, Agape Care Group and St.

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Hospice Executives Retire as New Leaders Rise

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A few hospice executives have recently announced their retirement as new leaders step forward at a number of organizations. Addus president, COO retires Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) President and COO Brad Bickham recently announced his retirement, effective March 2026.

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With Telehealth’s Uncertain Future, Hospices Must Be ‘Flexible’

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These efforts come at a time when telehealth utilization is making waves in hospice staff and patient engagement, as well as operational efficiency and care coordination. Hospices will need to be nimble as the future of telehealth unfolds in health care, he said. Currently set to expire Dec.

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Palliative Providers Navigate Potential ‘Disastrous’ Impacts Amid Telehealth Uncertainties

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State of telepalliative regulations Congress currently is weighing a bill, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act , that proposes to extend the expiration of regulatory flexibilities tied to telehealth through 2026. 31, these waivers included the ability for hospices to recertify patients via telehealth services.

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Research Finds Quality Benefits of Early Telepalliative Access Among Lung Cancer Patients

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Virtual palliative services can be as effective as in-person care in helping to improve quality of life among patients with lung cancer, recent research has found. Quality-of-life scores were equivalent between the virtual care and in-person groups, the study found. Currently set to expire Dec.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

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In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth, to talk abou t the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care, and how Citus is helping providers to address them. Hospice News: What are the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care?

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‘Detrimental, Unnecessary Chaos’ Looms as Hospice Telehealth Waivers Expire

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These evolving regulations have hospices concerned that a lack of virtual access to their services could have significant impacts on quality and health disparities. Weve inherited a kind of accelerated movement toward a new normal during the pandemic, Fratkin told Hospice News.

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