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Hospice of the Valley: Redefining the End-of-Life Care Delivery Outlook

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Rising competition in the hospice space has fueled pivotal changes in end-of-life care delivery both for better and for worse, according to Arizona-based Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Debbie Shumway. Over the years, Hospice of the Valley has grown. Weve expanded our programs beyond hospice care.

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Stillwater Hospice CFO: A Winning Recipe for Improving Rural Hospice Care

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While some innovative technology trends have aided in improved rural hospice care delivery, regulatory and reimbursement challenges remain a pain point for providers trying to burgeon access among hard to reach, underserved communities, Graham told Hospice News. How does Stillwater Hospice approach growth?

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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The biggest challenge is understanding how cannabis laws in particular apply to pain and symptom management in end-of-life care, according to Jennifer Moore Ballentine, CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. There are definitely just basic physiological cardiac risks.

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How Former President Carter Helped Shape Hospice Care

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As Jimmy Carter marks his sixth month in hospice care, the provider community is raising awareness by saluting the former president. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) convened a group of hospice leaders at Times Square in New York City to commemorate Carter’s hospice experience.

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Palliative Radiation, Supportive Care Bring Pain Relief to Cancer Patients

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Recent research has found that receiving high-acuity services alongside supportive care can help ease pain. The findings come as regulators navigate the future outlook of these services in end-of-life care delivery.

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BrightSpring Acquires Nonprofit Haven Hospice

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BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ: BTSG) has penned a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Haven Hospice in a $60 million deal. The transaction includes the purchase of two brands, North Central Florida Hospice, Inc. The nonprofit holds hospice certificates of need (CON) for hospice care in 18 Florida counties. “We

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Costs, Short Lengths of Stay Create Barriers to Some Services for Hospice Patients

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base rate increase for next year, which some in the hospice community have called inadequate. Issues in complex end-of-life care treatments The limited use of these treatments for end-of-life hospice care is also tied to length of stay issues, the NHPCO indicated in its letter to CMS.

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