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Navigating Homecare: A 2025 Guide to Choosing the Right Care

Community Home Health Care

JANUARY 20, 2025

With over 11,400 home health agencies in the U.S., This comprehensive homecare guide is here to simplify the process, offering practical tips to help you make informed decisions and highlighting how Community Home Health Care can be a trusted partner in meeting your familys needs. Why Homecare?

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Hospice M&A Going Strong, But Non-Medical Home Care a Rising Star

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

While hospice and home health M&A continue to burgeon, non-medical home care is starting to slip out from under their shadows. Deal volume for non-medical home care companies outstripped that for hospice or home health during the first half of the year. The case for non-medical home care investment.

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Cybersecurity in homecare

AlayaCare

APRIL 14, 2023

With the emergence of digital healthcare solutions and new tech tools specifically designed for homecare, safeguarding patient data is a must – but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start. While it may seem daunting, there are simple steps you can take to enhance your homecare cybersecurity.

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5 tips to increase continuity of care in home care [free care plan worksheet]

AlayaCare

MARCH 3, 2023

Increasing continuity of care in home care is an important step in providing quality service to your clients. It is one of the 3 ways to improve care management in home care that we covered in our blog recently. Download Care Plan Worksheet 1. of all home care appointments.

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3 key benefits North Country achieves after getting the right home care software – An ROI case study

AlayaCare

APRIL 26, 2023

Managing home care delivery can be a complex process; agencies rely heavily on software to manage their daily operations, which include scheduling appointments, tracking visits, managing client information, billing and invoicing, and more.

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Voices: Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, Chief Clinical Officer, Homecare Homebase

Hospice News

MAY 30, 2023

This article is sponsored by Homecare Homebase. In this Voices Interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, Chief Clinical Officer, Homecare Homebase, to talk about why clinicians are pitted against their technology resources, driven by a desire to spend their time helping people, not documenting.

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Executive Changes at Niagara Hospice, Transcend Strategy Group, AMOREM, HomeCare & Hospice

Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Niagara Hospice is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services. Other providers in the group include Kalos Health, Liberty Home Care, Hospice of Orleans and The Niagara Hospice Alliance. “It Throughout my career, I have tried to make a difference in people’s lives.

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Addus Execs: Big Deals Bubbling Up in 2025, But ‘Conservative Approach’ Needed

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Addus HomeCare Corporations (Nasdaq: ADUS) purchase of Gentivas personal care segment is bearing fruit as the company drives forward on its acquisition strategy in 2025. But labor constraints and evolving reimbursement pressures could complicate the growth of its hospice and home-based services. million in the Q4 of 2024, a 7.5%

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Where Hospices Are Investing Their 2024 Recruitment, Retention Dollars

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Staffing was identified as a main 2024 pain point by 36% of 143 respondents to the Hospice News’ 2024 Outlook Survey , conducted with Homecare Homebase. Created in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The North Carolina-based organization offers home infusion services, along with home care and hospice.

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NAHC, NHPCO Name Transition Board to Guide 2024 Merger

Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Two of the nation’s largest hospice and home-based care industry organizations are merging and have announced a combined board that will guide the transition. Fulfilling our pledge to return the home to the center of American health care will require a new organization with the expanded expertise of both NAHC and NHPCO.”

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3 ways to improve care management in home care

AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Care management is the bread and butter of home care organizations. The number one most effective way to begin improving care management is by utilizing modern technology to increase the overall efficiency of your home care business.

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More Nonprofit Hospices Consolidating Amid Economic, Regulatory Pressures

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Empath offers hospice care through several brands, including Tidewell Hospice, Suncoast Hospice, Empath Hospice, Hospice of Marion County and Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough. California’s By the Bay Health is in the process of completing a triple merger with two other hospices — Mission Hospice & Home Care and Hope Hospice.

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Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Though staffing remains the greatest challenge in 2023, conditions are improving, reported more than half (54%) of hospice and palliative care professionals in this year’s Hospice News Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase.

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No Easy Answers on Hospice Turnover Costs

Hospice News

AUGUST 12, 2022

As hospices choose which buckets to fill, the cost of retention may be a little harder to quantify than the cost of recruitment, according to Cooper Linton, associate vice president of North Carolina-based Duke HomeCare and Hospice. This can put them at a disadvantage as they contend for jobseekers.

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New Leaders Emerge at Hospices Coast-to-Coast

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Fosinas 30-year career included health care leadership roles, including serving as president of NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and its home health and hospice services, Lawrence Homecare and Jansen Hospice. He also served as the hospitals COO, executive director and director of integration and accreditation.

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Hospice Carve-In’s Sunset Could Affect Palliative Care

Hospice News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The end of the hospice carve-in could delay efforts to improve palliative care reimbursement models, according to Stephanie Adair, vice president of hospice services at Liberty HomeCare & Hospice Services. The North Carolina-based hospice, home health and palliative care provider is part of the Liberty Health system.

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JVs a Major Growth Engine for Hospices in 2024

Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Nearly half of 143 respondents to Hospice News’ 2024 Outlook Survey , conducted with Homecare Homebase, said that joint ventures and partnerships were the growth tactics they planned to pursue the most this year. Moving into 2024, more hospices see joint ventures or similar partnerships to be a major growth engine.

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Emotional Wellness Matters: Comprehensive Support in Homecare

Community Home Health Care

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When we think about homecare, we often focus on the physical aspects—assisting with daily activities, managing medications, or providing physical therapy. At Community Home Healthcare, we believe that nurturing seniors’ emotional wellness is a crucial component of homecare that deserves attention and support.

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2023 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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3 Ways to grow your home care agency during challenging times

AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The last few years have been challenging for the home care industry. First with the pandemic and now the upcoming post-pandemic recession, many home care agencies are looking for ways to remain resilient and successful during the recession. Here are 3 ways to still grow your home care agency during challenging times.

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3 Ways to grow your home care agency during challenging times

AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The last few years have been challenging for the home care industry. First with the pandemic and now the upcoming post-pandemic recession, many home care agencies are looking for ways to remain resilient and successful during the recession. Here are 3 ways to still grow your home care agency during challenging times.

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Going Forward, Hospice CEOs Must Be Well-Versed in Data Analysis

Hospice News

APRIL 12, 2023

These factors mean that hospice leaders will need a strong grasp on data collection and analysis, according to Bill Dombi, president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). “As But even outside of new payment models, upstream providers are looking more closely at the numbers when selecting hospice partners.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The merger with Seasons made AccentCare the fourth largest hospice provider nationwide and further solidified the company’s growth plans towards building a seamless continuum of home-based serious illness care that could support diagnosis through the end of life, according to AccentCare executives.

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3 methods to enhance home care risk management

AlayaCare

MARCH 2, 2023

Keeping clients safe while providing care services is critical for home care organizations. Client care can present a variety of risks that can impact the quality of care provided. Compliance : Proper strategies can help ensure compliance with home care regulations and prevent penalties or sanctions.

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High Price Tags Pushing Addus Away from Hospice Acquisitions

Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2023

High valuations have led Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ: ADUS) to pivot towards personal care and home health deals rather than hospice acquisitions. Hospice has probably been the most effective home care service that I’m aware of in a pandemic.

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How April Anthony, Investors Built New Home Health and Hospice Company VitalCaring

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

My roots are in home care. I started in home care back in 1992, but I’ve always found that when we can companion home health and hospice together, it’s really a win-win for the community, for the patients and for the referral sources.” Anthony has come a long way since entering the space in 1992.

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5 ways of reducing repetitive tasks through home care software solutions

AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As Adrian Shauer, CEO of AlayaCare, expressed in episode 35 of the HomeHealth360 podcast home care agencies now have the tools to finally win the war on repetitive tasks. Hear how First Day Homecare improved their scheduling inefficiencies by using AlayaCare’s employee finder and shift offer tool: Interested in learning more?

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2023 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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AlayaCare Implements Integrated Client Management Platform with Carefor Health & Community Services

AlayaCare

MAY 8, 2023

This new client-centric solution will open efficiencies through modernization and standardization of processes for increased automation that reduce repetitive tasks, giving Carefor staff more time to deliver quality client care. Carefor is no different,” said Steve Perry, CEO Carefor Health & Community Services. Learn more at carefor.ca.

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Future Leaders: Logan Hoover, VP, Policy and Government Relations, National Alliance for Care at Home

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link].

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The Most Significant Hospice Deals So Far in 2023

Hospice News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Among 2023’s largest nonprofit hospice transactions are Hosparus Health’s acquisition of Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice in June, the affiliation of Capital Caring Health and Chapters Health System in May and the merging of Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice (KHCH) with Stillwater Hospice in March, among others.

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What Gentiva’s Expanded Hospice Presence Means for the M&A Mix

Hospice News

MARCH 3, 2023

It’s a little unique in that most of the activity in the hospice and home care markets is more in the mid-market space and not large platform-type transactions,” Les Levinson, partner in health law at the New York-based M&A advisory firm Robinson+Cole LLP.

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As Headwinds Rage, Large Hospice Companies Lay Groundwork for Potential 2023 Growth

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Another is the company-wide integration of Homecare Homebase at Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH). This important outcome was achieved, in large part, for the long-term benefit of Homecare Homebase and establishing one set of standard practices and policies. VITAS, Aveanna, and Addus Home Care Corp.

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Diverse Mix of Opportunities, Obstacles in Palliative Care’s Future Outlook

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A large challenge in the palliative space is that reimbursement models are not keeping pace with rising demand, according to Stephanie Adair, vice president of hospice services at Liberty HomeCare & Hospice Services. said at the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s (NAHC) Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas.

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Key Research Trends: Long Hospice Stays, Palliative Care Save Medicare Dollars

Hospice News

JULY 13, 2023

“We can provide better care to patients with advanced and serious illness, and it’s encouraging to see research show what changes could come in hospice.” Recent data has found that seriously ill patients receiving palliative care services are more likely to choose hospice at the end of life. This marks a climb from 52% last year.

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How CON Laws Influence Hospice Quality, Program Integrity

Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2024

If a state does not have a CON program in place, then local governing bodies are often unable to play a direct role in the hospice needs determination process, according to Matt Hansen, deputy director of the Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado (HHAC).

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How to Leverage Digital Patient Engagement Tools to Improve Outcomes

AlayaCare

APRIL 5, 2022

There is plenty of research that supports the notion that patients who are confident and who can participate in their own care are more likely to experience better outcomes, while reducing hospital readmissions. Better patient engagement is vital to the homecare agencies’ success.

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The Fastest Growing US Hospice Companies

Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They include Texas-headquartered Traditions Health, Bridge Home Health & Hospice and Healthflex Home Health & Hospice, both in California. Philadelphia-based All-American Home Care and Innovative Homecare Solutions in Illinois also appeared on the list. said in a statement.

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The State of the Hospice Nursing Workforce

Hospice News

MAY 28, 2024

Nurses entering the workforce need a wider scope of hospice and palliative care education and awareness to help fill these knowledge gaps and prepare them for growing demand, according to Michelle White, director of home and transitional care and homecare providers at North Carolina-based Cone Health. “I’ve

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Aveanna CEO: Higher Wages Key to Bringing Clinicians Back

Hospice News

MAY 17, 2022

“We’ve just we’ve just finished a pretty deep dive into our work pool, and we’ve learned that right now caregivers that have left the home care space, specifically private duty, have left for more wages,” CEO Tony Strange said at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference.

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2023 Best of Home Care Leader in Experience Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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Best Of Homecare – Leader In Excellence 2022

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

JUNE 7, 2022

Dear Caregivers, THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for being 2022 Best of Homecare – Leader in Excellence, as awarded by Home Care Pulse! The post Best Of Homecare – Leader In Excellence 2022 appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry provides end-of-life and palliative care to two counties in South Carolina. Established roughly 40 years ago, the community-based nonprofit offers hospice, palliative care and home health, along with grief support and home care programs for children coping with illness and loss.

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Staying Connected: Combatting Senior Isolation During the Winter

Community Home Health Care

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Role of Homecare in Preventing Senior Isolation When family members are unable to provide consistent companionship, homecare services can be invaluable. Community Home Health Care caregivers offer more than just practical support, they also provide emotional connection and companionship to prevent senior isolation.

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Navigating Homecare: A 2025 Guide to Choosing the Right Care

Hospice M&A Going Strong, But Non-Medical Home Care a Rising Star

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Cybersecurity in homecare

5 tips to increase continuity of care in home care [free care plan worksheet]

3 key benefits North Country achieves after getting the right home care software – An ROI case study

Voices: Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, Chief Clinical Officer, Homecare Homebase

Executive Changes at Niagara Hospice, Transcend Strategy Group, AMOREM, HomeCare & Hospice

Addus Execs: Big Deals Bubbling Up in 2025, But ‘Conservative Approach’ Needed

Where Hospices Are Investing Their 2024 Recruitment, Retention Dollars

NAHC, NHPCO Name Transition Board to Guide 2024 Merger

3 ways to improve care management in home care

More Nonprofit Hospices Consolidating Amid Economic, Regulatory Pressures

Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

No Easy Answers on Hospice Turnover Costs

New Leaders Emerge at Hospices Coast-to-Coast

Hospice Carve-In’s Sunset Could Affect Palliative Care

JVs a Major Growth Engine for Hospices in 2024

Emotional Wellness Matters: Comprehensive Support in Homecare

2023 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award-Winners

3 Ways to grow your home care agency during challenging times

3 Ways to grow your home care agency during challenging times

Going Forward, Hospice CEOs Must Be Well-Versed in Data Analysis

Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

3 methods to enhance home care risk management

High Price Tags Pushing Addus Away from Hospice Acquisitions

How April Anthony, Investors Built New Home Health and Hospice Company VitalCaring

5 ways of reducing repetitive tasks through home care software solutions

2023 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award-Winners

AlayaCare Implements Integrated Client Management Platform with Carefor Health & Community Services

Future Leaders: Logan Hoover, VP, Policy and Government Relations, National Alliance for Care at Home

The Most Significant Hospice Deals So Far in 2023

What Gentiva’s Expanded Hospice Presence Means for the M&A Mix

As Headwinds Rage, Large Hospice Companies Lay Groundwork for Potential 2023 Growth

Diverse Mix of Opportunities, Obstacles in Palliative Care’s Future Outlook

Key Research Trends: Long Hospice Stays, Palliative Care Save Medicare Dollars

How CON Laws Influence Hospice Quality, Program Integrity

How to Leverage Digital Patient Engagement Tools to Improve Outcomes

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The State of the Hospice Nursing Workforce

Aveanna CEO: Higher Wages Key to Bringing Clinicians Back

2023 Best of Home Care Leader in Experience Award-Winners

Best Of Homecare – Leader In Excellence 2022

Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Staying Connected: Combatting Senior Isolation During the Winter

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