Hospice News

MAY 17, 2024

After three years of investigation, a federal court in Louisiana has sentenced the former owner of Canon Healthcare, Shiva Akula, to serve 240 months in prison for his involvement in health care fraud. Shiva Akula showed no regard for quality end-of-life hospice care,” said Jason Meadows, Special Agent in Charge at HHS-OIG.

Healthcare 278

Healthcare 2013 2016 Medicare 278

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

. — Raianne Melton, senior clinical manager professional service, Axxess In some ways the pandemic has been a propellant for clinical innovation in the hospice space, according to Dr. Faith Protsman, regional medical director of California at VITAS Healthcare, subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE).

Hospice care 303

Hospice care Hospice End-of-life care Document 303

Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2025

David Jackson, CEO, Choice Health at Home Overall, we would not expect the hospice industry to see substantial change in 2025 relative to recent history from a utilization, compliance or reimbursement perspective. Croix Hospice We’re going to continue to see the expanded acceptance and understanding of the values of the hospice benefit.

2025 264

2025 Hospice 2024 Long-term care 264

Hospice News

MAY 3, 2024

Florida-based Big Bend Hospice and the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare system are partnering to provide transitional care to seriously and terminally ill patients. “We look forward to leveraging our expertise in home-based care while continuing to provide the compassionate care our community has come to know us for.”

Healthcare 253

Healthcare Hospice Care at home Hospice care 253

Hospice News

AUGUST 1, 2024

The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, if enacted, would make changes to the ways hospices provide respite care. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is in the process of drafting the bill that would represent the most significant reforms to date for hospice payment and oversight.

Hospice care 264

Hospice care 2027 Hospice 2026 264

Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. Photo courtesy of VITAS Healthcare. The Ohio-based hospice provider has locations in 26 states.

Hospice care 289

Hospice care Hospice Bereavement Social worker 289

Hospice News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Hospice providers and stakeholders are carefully examining the proposed changes included in the recently introduced Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act as the bill begins its journey through the legislative process. this summer.

End-of-life care 279

End-of-life care Hospice care Hospice 2029 279

Hospice News

JULY 19, 2024

Amid industry-wide staff shortages, Interim HealthCare is working to scale recruitment best practices among its franchisees. The Florida-based company is a home-based care franchise that provides home health care, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric care and personal care to about 200,000 patients annually from more than 330 U.S.

Healthcare 238

Healthcare Social worker 2024 Hospice 238

Hospice News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care and Residential Home Health and Hospice have expanded their existing partnership to offer hospice care in the Kansas City, Missouri, region. The company is a division of Graham Healthcare Group, a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).

Hospice 264

Hospice Assisted living Hospice companies 2022 264

Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2025

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.

Hospice 264

Hospice Hospice chaplain Chaplain Medicare 264

Hospice News

JULY 14, 2023

Paul Mastrapa becomes CEO of Interim HealthCare Jennifer Sheets is out as CEO of Interim HealthCare and Caring Brands International. Its parent company, Caring Brands International, also operates Bluebird Care in the United Kingdom and the Australian provider Just Better Care.

Healthcare 234

Healthcare 2016 2021 2018 234

Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2025

Nonprofit organizations represent the majority of hospice care providers in New York. The two known for-profit hospices operating in New York have both been under the supervision of the states Department of Health, which to date has not found any issues with fraud or quality of care at either company.

Hospice 241

Hospice Care at home 2022 Medicare 241

Hospice News

APRIL 18, 2025

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.

Hospice 194

Hospice Social worker Bereavement 2025 194

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Van Duyne on this bipartisan legislation that would strengthen penalties for those who fail to uphold quality care standards and evade the law, while at the same time support reputable hospice providers who deliver dedicated, compassionate care. NAHC and NHPCO have since combined into the National Alliance for Care at Home.

2027 290

2027 Hospice Care at home 2019 290

Hospice News

APRIL 16, 2025

Catholic Hospice and Catholic Palliative Care Services is part of the Florida-based Catholic Health Services of the Archdiocese of Miami. In addition to palliative and hospice care, the health system provides hospital-based and outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and home health care.

Palliative care 272

Palliative care Palliate Events Social worker 272

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Blue Ridge Care Hospice is partnering with Laurel Ridge Community College to provide greater exposure to hospice care to students in its emergency medical services and nursing programs. The Virginia-based nonprofit expects the partnership to help bolster the hospice clinical workforce.

Hospice 246

Hospice Caregiver Healthcare Hospice care 246

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As it considers potential acquisitions, VITAS Healthcare is focused on large assets in certificate of need (CON) states. In April, VITAS acquired Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations as well as one assisted living facility in an $85 million deal. “We The demand [for hospice care] has always been there.

Hospice 201

Hospice Assisted living Presentation Healthcare 201

Hospice News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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.

Information 264

Information Hospice care Hospice 2006 264

Hospice News

MAY 12, 2023

As regulators turn their eyes toward hospice program integrity, Community Healthcare of Texas CEO Viki Jingle has seen first-hand the “heartbreaking disservice” that families experience due to unethical practices. Community Healthcare of Texas Chief Strategy Officer Robin Carter (Left), o Rep. She and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

Healthcare 264

Healthcare Hospice Medicare Presentation 264

Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The algorithm that CMS plans to use to identify hospices for the SFP would disproportionately disadvantage larger hospices and fail to capture poor performers, the four legislators indicated in the letter.

Medicare 264

Medicare 2025 2023 2019 264

Hospice News

JANUARY 9, 2025

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.

Hospice 147

Hospice Bereavement 2025 End-of-life care 147

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, one of the largest providers of hospice and palliative care services in the U.S., As a company, VITAS and its 10,537 staff members provide care to over 19,000 patients daily, throughout 14 states and the District of Columbia.

Healthcare 214

Healthcare 2006 2012 Hospice 214

Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2025

A group of providers and state associations are plaintiffs in the suit, including Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice, Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care, Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina, South Carolina Home Care & Hospice Association and Houston Hospice.

Hospice 130

Hospice Medicare Care at home Hospice care 130

Seasons Hospice

APRIL 22, 2025

Two terms that often arise in these conversations are palliative care and hospice care. In this months blog post, well break down the key differences between palliative care and hospice care, explore how they are delivered, who can benefit from them, and when each type of care is appropriate.

Palliative care 52

Palliative care Hospice care Palliate Life-prolonging treatment 52

Hospice News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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 focused on expanding awareness and education to better equip staff in both recognizing and responding to a wide range of trauma experiences.

2024 264

2024 Bereavement Hospice Grief 264

HopeHealth

APRIL 16, 2024

The post Plan ahead for healthcare decisions: Free tips & resources for families appeared first on HopeHealth. No matter what stage of life you’re in, set aside time now for key health decisions. It’s a gift to your family, and yourself.

Healthcare 199

Healthcare Palliative care Hospice care Palliate 199

Traditions Health

JANUARY 5, 2025

Although you may have heard of hospice care , you may not know how its actually arranged. Because hospice is for terminally ill patients, it can be difficult to talk about for yourself or your loved one. Traditions Health understands how stressful it can be to opt for end-of-life care. Why hospice care?

Hospice 98

Hospice Bereavement Social worker Hospice aide 98

Hospice News

JULY 23, 2024

More than half (52.9%) of hospice providers reported undergoing more than one audit simultaneously within a six month period in a survey from LeadingAge, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), NAHC and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

Hospice 317

Hospice Medicare 2025 End-of-life care 317

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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. Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Homecare 2025 Presentation 130

Hospice News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

VITAS Launches New Florida Location VITAS Healthcare has opened a new location in Florida, expanding the hospice provider’s footprint in its home state. The location will serve as a hub for staff providing hospice services across Pasco County, where seniors 65 and older represent 21.8%

Hospice 278

Hospice 2003 Bereavement 2009 278

AT Home Care & Hospice

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hospice Care: Elevating Quality Across the Healthcare Continuum Hospice care has become a cornerstone in providing compassionate, patient-centered care at the end of life, contributing significantly to the healthcare continuum.

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Hospice care Caregiver Hospice 96

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As Calvarys new president, Fosina will oversee the organizations growth across its service lines, which include acute hospital care, palliative care, hospice and community-based care. The Connecticut Hospice Announces New CEO The Connecticut Hospice has named Sylvia Allais as its new president and CEO.

Hospice 147

Hospice 2011 2024 Palliative care 147

Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2024

Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is drafting a landmark bill that, if enacted, would represent the most significant reforms to date for hospice payment and oversight. Blumenauer announced the bill, the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, on Thursday at the Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington D.C.

Hospice 306

Hospice End-of-life care Medicare Palliative care 306

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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. Vivek Mathew, vice president of marketing at Maxwell Healthcare Associates has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Hospice News.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare End-of-life care Homecare Palliative care 130

Hospice News

JUNE 11, 2024

Federal regulators should increase scrutiny of private equity activity in the hospice space, according to the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). The research cited above suggests that may not always be the case.”

Hospice 306

Hospice Medicare 2025 2022 306

Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Cameron Muir has been named as the new CMO of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). His new title signals the organization’s strategic plans to reshape hospice care delivery through patient-centered, innovative approaches, according to NPHI CEO Tom Koutsoumpas.

Hospice 290

Hospice 2002 2019 Bereavement 290

Hospice News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The nonprofit organization has grown into one of the largest hospice providers in the nation. Empath in 2024 completed an affiliation process with Trustbridge, which offers palliative care, hospice care, support services and more. Empath serves 1 in 5 hospice patients across Florida, the company reported.

Hospice 147

Hospice 2008 2007 2025 147