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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Though Addus has focused on growing its personal care and home health services, hospice remains a pillar of its strategy. VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. Hospices have taken varied approaches to shaping their youth grief programs, but common threads exist.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

He most recently served as hospice executive director of Hartford Healthcare at Home, part of The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG). Couzens has also held hospice chaplain roles at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Trustbridge prior to its affiliation with Empath Health. Having community-based staff is important.

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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

Hospice care is an option for someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. Please contact us for more information.

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New Inpatient Centers Unveiled as Other Hospice Programs Consider Closure

Hospice News

Hospice providers across the country have recently launched new inpatient facilities as 2025 unfolds. The new year may also bring closures of certain hospice programs. VITAS Opens 2 New Locations VITAS Healthcare on Wednesday announced the opening of its new inpatient hospice unit in Fort Worth, Texas.

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VITAS, Gentiva, Home Health & Hospice Care Expand Inpatient Services; Banner Health Shutters Hospice Programs in Phoenix

Hospice News

VITAS Healthcare Expands Hospital-Based Inpatient Hospice Center Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE) VITAS Healthcare recently expanded its inpatient hospice care unit at the Florida-based Broward Health Medical Center. Service animals are permitted at the inpatient hospice. Photo courtesy of VITAS Healthcare.

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‘Normalizing’ Trauma-Informed Hospice Care Delivery

Hospice News

Stakeholders and advocacy organizations recently collaborated to develop stronger trauma-informed care delivery guidelines that help hospices better address violence, abuse and neglect among serious and terminally ill populations.

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Hospices Partner with After-Loss Services to Bolster Grief Support

Hospice News

Greater education and preparation around the logistical aspects of death and bereavement is needed to better support grieving families. This reality is driving some hospices to forge stronger collaborations with providers of after-loss services.

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