The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospice space is changing how chief information officers and other technology-focused leaders are approaching their jobs. Hospices nationwide are investing in AI systems to transform virtually every aspect of their businesses. This includes both nonprofit and for-profit providers and organizations of all sizes, though larger, well-capitalized companies […]
Hospices’ compliance and legal risks could be rising alongside their increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to law experts. More providers are leaning into AI-enabled tools to improve quality, compliance and clinical documentation, according to Bryan Nowicki, partner at the law firm Husch Blackwell. Hospice organizations that are not currently considering or using […]
Treasure Coast Hospice has debuted a new online referral management process via a redesigned website. The project is aimed at making it easier for healthcare providers, patients and families to learn about hospice care and connect with the organization. The updated website is designed to reduce common barriers and provide a more accessible and streamlined […]
The national workforce shortage continues to plague hospices, particularly those seeking clinicians. But some providers are turning to technology to improve both employee and patient experience. Even when providers find a viable candidate, many lack hospice or palliative care experience, said Trisha Crissman, CEO of CommonSpirit Health at Home. Newer clinicians may have a knowledge deficit, for which interdisciplinary teams must compensate in […]
Technology companies are exploring new ways of using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen bereavement support, but these evolutions have garnered concerns related to the ethical and emotional impacts. A few different types of AI platforms have developed in recent years that include services designed to allow families to access video or audio clips, photos and […]
Technology is becoming increasingly important in hospice sales and marketing, but it can’t replace the human touch, according to provider leaders. One of the most proliferating sets of technologies sweeping the hospice space and many other industries right now is artificial intelligence (AI). While AI can be a tool to generate referral growth and streamline […]
Frazier Healthcare Partners has agreed to acquire the electronic health record (EHR) platform MatrixCare for an undisclosed amount. The private equity firm entered a definitive agreement to purchase MatrixCare from the global medical technology company Resmed Inc. (NYSE & ASX: RMD) on Wednesday. The transaction is anticipated to close by the first quarter of the […]
When implementing artificial intelligence (AI) systems, common questions among hospice providers relate to privacy, security and accuracy. Hospices nationwide are implementing AI solutions to build efficiency and improve workflows, as well as aid in clinical decision making and documentation. AI is one of the major forces shaping the hospice market in 2026, according to Trish […]
When a loved one dies, the specter of identity theft can loom large, particularly through unclosed digital accounts that family members may not be aware of. Approximately 2.5 million deceased Americans have their identities stolen annually, with roughly 800,000 of these cases specifically targeted because they have died, according to the State of California Department […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are handling ever more of the paperwork that underpins palliative care, ongoing trials are expanding their role in clinical decision making. Providers have turned to bots for the narrow, repetitive tasks that take patient-facing time away from administrators and clinicians. AI is also adept at tasks that involve gathering and […]
