Hospice News
JUNE 25, 2024
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. and Haven Medical Group, LLC. The nonprofit holds hospice certificates of need (CON) for hospice care in 18 Florida counties.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 25, 2024
Is nursing a science-based profession? To you, the answer to that question may seem stunningly obvious. Given the importance of nursing in such concepts as evidence-based care and critical thinking, to regard nursing as anything but a science seems misinformed at best. And yet, nursing is blocked from accessing over $1 billion in funding because some parts of the federal government fail to designate nursing as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field.
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Hospice News
JUNE 25, 2024
New York state-based Garnet Health has announced a restructuring plan that spells the demise of its inpatient palliative care services. The plan includes layoffs of about 1% of the health system’s workforce, numbering 26 employees. This is estimated to save Garnett $4.6 million in salaries and benefits. “[Garnet] continues to be challenged with significant labor expenses, inflation on supplies and equipment, and low payor reimbursement rates,” the health system indicated in a statement.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 25, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, embracing diversity in all its forms is essential for providing exceptional patient care and cultivating a lively workplace. Age diversity, in particular, plays a major role in promoting professional growth and personal fulfillment. A healthcare team that encompasses individuals of various ages not only leads to more innovative solutions and improved outcomes but also fosters a supportive environment for learning and development.
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Hospice News
JUNE 25, 2024
The durable medical equipment provider Home Oxygen Company has completed an asset purchase of the DME division of California-based Community Hospice & Health Services. The deal, announced on Tuesday, closed June 15. Financial terms were undisclosed. The acquired division is “believed to be” among the last hospice-owned DME companies in California, according to a press release emailed to Hospice News.
Caregiver Support Services
JUNE 25, 2024
As our loved ones age, it is natural for their memory and cognitive abilities to decline. For those dealing with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, this decline can be particularly challenging for both the individual and their family. When the time comes to consider memory care facilities, it’s a decision that requires careful thought and consideration.
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