Key Trends to Watch: Health Systems Moving into Hospice, Home-Based Care

As more care moves into the home setting, more hospitals and health systems are throwing their hats into the ring. Coupled with the entry of more payers into the space, the influx of health systems into home health, hospice and community-based palliative care stands to change the competitive dynamics in markets nationwide. This is the […]

Eden Health Picks Up Community Home Health & Hospice’s Outpatient Services

Eden Health recently announced plans to acquire Washington state-based Community Home Health & Hospice’s (CHHH) outpatient programs. Financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed. Eden Health will take over Community’s outpatient in-home health and hospice services effective May 1, 2023. The deal expands Eden Health’s home health and hospice footprint in Washington, one of eight […]

Health Systems Expanding Into Hospice Could Disrupt Competitive Playing Field

As health and hospital systems show a growing interest in home-based care, the competitive landscape for hospices could change — both in terms of market share and staff recruitment. A leading concern is that hospices will see dips in their referral streams, admissions and ultimately their bottom lines, according to YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang. “In […]

Eden Hospice Expands in Washington State

Eden Health is expanding in the Pacific Northwest, having received a certificate of need to launch a hospice program in the State of Washington. The new location will be branded as Eden Hospice at Whatcom County, LLC., which recently achieved deemed status Medicare-certification from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Historically a home health […]