Executive Shifts at Amedisys, AMOREM, VITAS; Compassus, Hospice of the Chesapeake Appoint New Clinical Leaders

Amedisys’ New Chief Accounting Officer The forthcoming acquisition of Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum has sparked executive shifts. The home health and hospice provider recently announced the leadership changes in a filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). Allyson Guidroz was recently appointed as its chief accounting […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Achieves 145% Census Growth Since 2020 Charles County Acquisition

Hospice of the Chesapeake has exceeded its growth expectations since its 2020 acquisition of Hospice of Charles County. At the transaction’s closing, the acquisition boosted Hospice of the Chesapeake’s average daily census to more than 620, up from 580. Since then, the nonprofit’s average daily census in the Charles County region has increased 145%, the […]

New CMOs for Hospice of the Chesapeake, Care Synergy; HopeWest Taps New VP

Hospice of the Chesapeake Appoints New CMO Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake recently named Dr. Marny Fetzer as its new chief medical officer. Fetzer is currently system medical director for palliative care and hospice services at Illinois-based Ascension Health. She will step into the role at Hospice of the Chesapeake in July, alongside seeking a […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Unifies Brands Under Single Identity

Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake and its affiliates are unifying under the organization’s main brand. Effective April 1, affiliates Calvert Hospice and Hospice of Charles County will be known as Hospice of the Chesapeake. The unification will “allow for greater consistency across the Hospice of the Chesapeake service area,” the hospice and palliative care provider […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Remodels Facility After Recent Acquisition

Recently-integrated Hospice of Chesapeake and Hospice of Charles County have moved forward on plans to upgrade their Maryland-based hospice center, through which the combined organization will provide end-of-life, palliative and bereavement care. The provider financed the move with philanthropic dollars, along with a $200,000 Maryland bond secured with the aid of state legislators representing the […]

Hospice of Charles County Partners with UM Charles Regional on Inpatient Care

Maryland-based Hospice of Charles County, an affiliate brand of Hospice of the Chesapeake, has developed a partnership with University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center to provide general inpatient care within the hospital for hospice patients as well as the seriously ill. Patients nearing the end of life will have the option of transitioning to […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Completes Charles County Acquisition

Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake has acquired Hospice of Charles County for an undisclosed sum. The organization has also created a new brand identity, though its name will not be changing. This transaction makes Hospice of the Chesapeake one of the largest providers in their region. “We are grateful to the Hospice of Charles County […]

Hospice of the Chesapeake Pursuing Acquisition of Hospice of Charles County

Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Hospice of Charles County. Financial terms of the transaction are yet to be determined pending a 30-to-60 day conditional discovery period.  When the deal is executed, it will expand Hospice of the Chesapeake’s geographic footprint to three counties in the organization’s […]