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Hospice News explores the issues garnering growing attention in end-of-lifecare delivery in seven of this years hidden gem stories. billion, swooping in after Option Care Health (Nasdaq: OPCH) agreed to buy the company. Addus earlier this month closed a $350 million acquisition of Gentivas personal care business.
Legacy Hospice has acquired Mississippi-based HomeCare Hospice for an undisclosed sum. HomeCare Hospice operates four locations that cover most of its home state. The addition of HomeCare Hospice to our network will allow us to better serve our community and meet the growing needs of patients in need of compassionate end-of-lifecare.”
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The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing and behavioral health. I’ve always cared about value, access and quality.
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