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

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The temporary telemedicine rules allowed hospices and other health care providers to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine such as ketamine, cannabis, MDMA and psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin, among other drugs. But it’s more likely at this point that this will continue to get kicked down the road again at the end of 2025.

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Hospice Nurse, Author Suzanne O’Brien on Engaging Families Earlier at End of Life

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Hospice nurse, death doula and educator Suzanne OBrien seeks to change the conversation about death and end-of-life care, both nationally and among individual families. Hospice News sat down with OBrien to discuss the new book, as well as strategies hospices can use to connect with families earlier.

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Hospice of the Chesapeake Unveils New Cardiac Care Program

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Hospice of the Chesapeake has launched a new disease-specific hospice program designed to better support patients with cardiac conditions. The Hospice of the Chesapeake program is designed to help prevent unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Patients must be hospice-eligible to participate.

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VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

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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% Dozier Hospice House.

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

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Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. More patients are choosing to receive in-home hospice care,” the organization told local news.

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UNC Health Southeastern Sells Home-Based Hospice Program to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

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Effective May 1, the North Carolina-based hospital UNC Health Southeastern (UNC) will transfer ownership of its community-based hospice operations to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. The hospital will continue to offer inpatient hospice services. About 585 died while receiving hospice care that year.

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

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More hospitals and health systems are stepping into the home-based hospice space, often seeing joint ventures as a promising route to a return on their investment. In part, the trend of more hospitals and health systems in hospice is a response to growing demand and strain on acute care services. NASDAQ: AMED).

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