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The Barriers Creating Pediatric Palliative Care Inequities

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Recent research has uncovered some of the leading barriers preventing greater pediatric palliative care utilization across underserved communities. Some states have begun instilling regulations in place requiring private insurance companies to cover palliative and hospice care for eligible children.

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Bristol Hospice Enters Mississippi Market with Mid-Delta Hospice Acquisition

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Bristol Hospice has acquired Mississippi-based Mid-Delta Hospice, a move that marked its entry into the state. The decision to launch services in a new state came with growing recognition around rising demand for home health and hospice care, according to Bristol Hospice CEO and President Alex Mauricio.

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BrightSpring Acquires Nonprofit Haven Hospice

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BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ: BTSG) has penned a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Haven Hospice in a $60 million deal. The transaction includes the purchase of two brands, North Central Florida Hospice, Inc. The nonprofit holds hospice certificates of need (CON) for hospice care in 18 Florida counties. “We

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Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

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Having a greater understanding around the impacts of trauma and abuse can help hospices improve end-of-life experiences for patients and working conditions for staff. Training and education are keys to caring for patients and employees with unique needs impacted by trauma and abuse.

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Breaking the Silence: The Mounting Need for Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

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Traumatized and abused hospice patients and providers often experience an array of lingering physical, emotional and psychological effects that can fall into a silent abyss of unmet needs. They may be uncomfortable talking about it with their provider care team.

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

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New CEO Takes Reigns at Sangre de Cristo Community Care Colorado-based Sangre de Cristo Community Care named Melinda Egging as its new CEO. Egging will oversee operations of the hospice, home health and palliative care organization. This marks her return to the organization.

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Hospice, Palliative Care Leaders Foresee a ‘New Normal’ for 2023

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Hospice News spoke with a group of industry leaders — from publicly traded companies, private firms and nonprofit organizations — about the major trends and most pressing concerns on their radar as the new year approaches. Croix Hospice, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Susan Ponder- Stansel, CEO, Alivia Care, a nonprofit.

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