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

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Generally, fewer clinicians has meant fewer patients have been receiving hospice care, according to industry observers and companies’ own reports. The company saw a 10.6% Some companies are leveraging technology to streamline onboarding and enable new hires to hit the ground running more quickly.

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CMS 2025 Proposed Rule Signals Changes to Quality Measurement, Omits Program Integrity Actions

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However, stakeholders in the hospice space contend that the increase is insufficient in light of continued inflation, interest rates, staffing shortages and wage hikes. To continue providing the high level of care our patients and their families deserve, hospices require a payment rate that accurately reflects the current economic challenges.

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Compassus CEO Mike Asselta: Hospice, Home Health JVs Crucial to Growth

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Home-based care provider Compassus has been on a growth trajectory for several years running – placing hospice and home health at the center of its strategic vision. Compassus provides home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care across 30 states. Is that the right length of time?

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CMS Proposes ‘36-Month Rule’ to Curb Hospice License ‘Flipping’

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A number of companies advertise their licenses on websites designed to connect buyers and sellers across a range of industries, including hospices. On two of these sites combined, close to 200 hospice companies had posted about licenses for sale, with most asking for prices in the vicinity of $300,000 to $350,000.

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The Ups and Downs of Inpatient Hospice Care: New Facilities Open as Others Close

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Developing an inpatient hospice center has been part of Oasis’ “vision” since the beginning, according to Oasis CEO Sade Bello and Hakeem Bello, director of business development. The faith-based hospice company received Medicare certification in 2015 and primarily serves an urban region around the Chicago area.

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Key Trends That Will Shape the Hospice Industry in 2023

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Signatories on the joint letter included LeadingAge, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Health systems homeward bound.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

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million hospice fraud scheme. The individuals had been associated with two San Bernardino County-based providers — New Hope Hospice, Inc. and Sterling Hospice Care, Inc. #8 8 CMS Final Rule Gives Hospice 3.8% CMS gave hospices a 3.8% 9 The Fastest Growing US Hospice Companies (Oct.

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