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Regulators Extend Some Telemedicine Flexibilities, Gauge Telehealth’s ‘New Path Forward’ in Hospice

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The end of these flexibilities could impact patients and families, particularly those in rural areas or with limited mobility, poor health equity or social determinants of health needs, according to Katy Barnett, director of home care and hospice operations and policy at LeadingAge.

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

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Among the reasons that some inpatient hospice centers have shuttered are rising costs for paid sick leave and contract workers, as well as labor costs and high prices for personal protective equipment. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne. Located in Trillium Woods, Mich.,

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

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In addition to its main office and hospice house in Pueblo, Colorado, Sangre de Cristo operates four locations across a 20,000-square-mile area in the state’s southern region. Egging has served as president of The Denver Hospice since 2009, where she led health information management, quality and compliance departments.

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Family Caregivers in Hospice

AT Home Care & Hospice

The Importance of Family Caregivers in In-Home Hospice Care: A Year-Round Guide Family caregivers play an essential role in the in-home hospice care setting, serving as the primary source of physical, emotional, and spiritual support for their loved ones during their final stage of life.

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Hospital, Health System Activity Creating ‘Very Disruptive Point’ in Hospice M&A Landscape

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The Nashville, Tennessee-based Contessa Health is a subsidiary of hospice giant Amedisys Inc. Its business model centers entirely around helping health systems and other partners shift higher-acuity care into the home. Interest in home hospice JVs on the rise. NASDAQ: AMED).

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When Will Hospice Be There?

AT Home Care & Hospice

Understanding In-Home Hospice Care What is Hospice Care? That’s what hospice care is all about. It’s a special type of care focused on making the most of the final months for people with a serious illness. appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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

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The facility marks the company’s first steps into inpatient care. Oasis had previously offered in-home hospice across three counties in the state. Dubbed House of Gresham, staff at the facility will provide acute care for patients at the end of life. “We Construction recently began on the 14,000-square-foot center.