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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

Among the reasons that some inpatient hospice centers have shuttered are rising costs for paid sick leave and contract workers, as well as labor costs and high prices for personal protective equipment. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

Hospice News

The company provides continuing education credits to health care providers in other settings, such as assisted living facilities, to help spread awareness about the benefits of hospice care. De novos have been a core of VITAS’ growth strategy.

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