The hospice industry is undergoing a transformative period of rising demand and regulatory changes. Providers of all sizes and types are facing mounting operational challenges and financial strains with limited recourse to voice their collective concerns to legislators. This is according to Scott Levy, chief government affairs officer at National Alliance for Care at Home […]
Staff development, technology adoption and steady organic growth are top priorities for Family Hospice CEO Charles Hall as he takes the helm at that organization. Prior to joining Family Hospice, Hall most recently served as chief operating officer at Rezolut LLC, where he led a high-growth health care platform, spearheading initiatives that enhanced efficiency, profitability […]
Calvary Hospital’s newly appointed president Michael Fosina is embarking on a deeper journey to improve quality and access to hospice care amid rising demand. Research and workforce growth will play large roles in the future of palliative and end-of-life care delivery, according to Fosina. New York City-based Calvary is the only hospital in the United […]
The health care realm is changing, and hospices must change with it. This is the central thesis that underlies the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, which is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding. NPHI seeks to put nonprofit hospice organizations at the forefront of innovation, the development of new care and […]
Goals-of-care conversations are often a gateway to hospice for many patients and families, and health care providers need to develop the skills necessary for effective discussions. Effective goals-of-care conversations should be timely, compassionate, clear and patient-centered, helping families make a graceful transition and develop trust, according to Margot Allen, Division Director of Psychosocial Support for […]
Mahogany Home Health and Hospice recently launched services in southwestern Ohio. The new hospice startup is the first Black-owned hospice and home health organization statewide with a drive to improve utilization among underserved populations. This is according to Victor Couzens, owner, founder and CEO of Mahogany Home Health and Hospice. The organization recently received a […]
Rising competition in the hospice space has fueled pivotal changes in end-of-life care delivery — both for better and for worse, according to Arizona-based Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Debbie Shumway. Healthy competition can be a good thing, driving innovation and quality improvement, Shumway stated. More providers can also mean greater access during a […]
Private equity in health care has come under fire in recent years, but the regulatory environment leaves few other options for raising capital. This is according to Bobby Guy, an M&A attorney and shareholder in the law firm Polsinelli. Guy posits that regulation of publicly traded markets have pushed business owners towards private equity and […]
Montana-headquartered Stillwater Hospice has found a successful rhythm to strategic rural-based growth and sustainability. The strategy hinges on building culture, staffing resources and a reputation for quality, according to CFO and Co-founder Chris Graham. Launched in 2017, the hospice company serves predominantly rural-based populations in Montana, northern Wyoming and South Dakota. Stillwater’s geographic service region […]
Illinois-based Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.’s journey to open a new inpatient facility came with obstacles, but that has not slowed the hospice’s growth trajectory, according to CEO Hakeem Bello. Dubbed as House of Goshen, the 4,000 square-foot, prairie-style hospice facility opened recently and features 14 patient rooms. Located in Flossmoor, Illinois, the center’s […]
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