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St. Croix’s New Minnesota Location Supports Staff Amid Growth

Hospice News

Croix offers advance care planning support, bereavement services and a North Star program for dementia symptom management. Hospice utilization rates in the North Star state reached 56% in 2023, according to research from the National Alliance for Care at Home and KNG Health Consulting LLC. In addition to hospice, St.

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New C-Suite Executives Tapped to Lead Hospices in 2025

Hospice News

National Alliance for Care at Home Announces New COO National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) recently announced Sherl Brand as its new COO, who will ascend into the role in January. Several executives are stepping into new roles at hospice organizations across the country as the new year draws near.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

As a result of that and because I knew that this is part of my mission, I decided to advocate for representation, to advocate for closing that utilization gap among underserved communities and to advocate for challenging the stigma of care at home. You cant just pick up a model of care and drop it into a different city or region.

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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. People often choose hospice at home because its a familiar, relaxed environment. And we hope youll find peace of mind knowing your hospice care team will support you through every step of the process.

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

Hospice News

Its most recent de novo features a wraparound porch and meeting spaces for community events and bereaved families. The locally-owned and operated organization’s services include hospice, bereavement care, medication management and assistance with durable medical equipment. Hospice utilization rates reached 48.7%

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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans cover hospice care, but you should check with your insurance provider to make sure. Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services.

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Explaining Hospice Care to Your Patients

Traditions Health

The first step in discussing hospice care and how to get hospice care at home is determining if your patient is eligible. You should explain to your patient and their caregivers that they are eligible if they have a life-limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less.