Florida-based senior care provider Empath Health is blazing a trail forward in value-based care programs and has plans to expand beyond its home state. The nonprofit’s three-year strategic plan is heavily focused on working with risk- and value-based payers, leveraging its diversified suite of services, according to President and CEO Jonathan Fleece. Empath refers to […]
The private equity firm Linden Capital Partners has acquired hospice provider Agape Care Group from Ridgemont Equity Partners for an undisclosed amount. Linden is a large, health care-focused investment firm that has infused its portfolio companies with more than $5 billion in aggregate since its founding in 2004. The firm also has $13.5 billion in […]
Hospices are among the health care sectors to see a payment rate increase in 2026. However, concerns are mounting about whether it will provide sufficient support for sustainable growth. The finalized 2026 payment rule was implemented on Oct. 1 and has thus far spurred challenges in the hospice community. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & […]
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled a new payment model demonstration designed to lower medication costs and improve outcomes among Medicaid beneficiaries, including seriously ill patient populations. Through the new Generating Cost Reductions (GENEROUS) model, pharmaceutical manufacturers will provide reduced supplemental rebates on drugs to participating state Medicaid programs. Recently […]
Hospices are in a season of change upon the implementation of the 2026 finalized payment rule and a new quality reporting system, the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. Both implemented on Oct. 1, the final rule and HOPE tool have hospices facing a tough learning curve, said Katy Barnett, director of home care […]
LifeCare Home Health in Nevada has acquired Infinity Hospice Care for an undisclosed amount. Infinity serves patients across Nevada and Arizona. Through the deal, LifeCare also obtains a Las Vegas-based inpatient facility. The transaction marks the company’s first entry into the Arizona marketplace. “Infinity Hospice Care has built an outstanding reputation for compassionate, patient- and […]
The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) expects integration of its newly acquired assets from Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) to proceed without a hitch and become accretive in 2026. The Pennant Group in October closed its acquisition of former Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group hospice and home health locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. The deal […]
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) has a strong appetite for acquisitions, but has held off due to high valuations in the hospice space and uncertain home health reimbursement rates. Aveanna provides hospice, home health and private duty care services. The company sees positive growth momentum heading into the final months of 2025, Aveanna CEO […]
De novos remain a growth engine for Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB). Coupled with organic growth, new locations led the company to strong third quarter results in 2025. Enhabit is within range of completing its goal of opening 10 de novos during calendar year 2025, according to CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer. The company’s seventh new location for […]
Hospice growth is expected to swell for Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) as the company makes deeper investments in technology and reignites its acquisition activity. The home health, hospice and personal care provider’s strategic plans have focused on improving clinical capacity and operational efficiency. The company’s strategy has long hinged on expansion in geographic areas […]
