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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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Hospices Navigating a New World of Quality

Hospice News

The barometer is falling in hospice care delivery. Adaptability is a providers hallmark in todays current hospice landscape, according to Greg Wood, executive director at Hospice of the Ozarks. DBA Hope HealthCare Services. Florida-based Hope HealthCare is an affiliate of the nonprofit Chapters Health System.

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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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Patient, Staff Satisfaction Biggest ROIs of Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Trauma-informed education equips staff with the tools and information needed to understand and avoid a potential crisis situation, said Larry Hetu-Robert, bereavement manager and veteran liaison for VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp (NYSE: CHEM). The reward for our patients and care team is priceless.” Navy Reserve.