Hospice providers are increasingly focused on memory care settings and physician offices as referral sources. Though many hospices see facility-based care as their primary referral engines, a growing base of providers are seeking ties to community-based organizations to increase access and utilization this year. Physician offices were identified among the most significant referral growth opportunities […]
During the past two years, Northstar Care Community has grown both its patient census and its workforce. It did so at a time when thousands of health care providers were struggling to do either. Northstar was able to stay nimble in response to rapidly changing conditions. A key component of this was pre-COVID technology investments […]
Bereavement care has moved into a more virtual space since the pandemic’s onset as hospices worked quickly to implement telehealth systems. These systems gave them access to patients and families when COVID-19 forced the need to socially distance. Extending a virtual aspect of grief support in a post-pandemic landscape could be beneficial for hospice providers […]
The majority of hospice patients are seniors by far, but providers are recognizing and responding to a growing need for pediatric services. As more families learn about the nature of hospice — and as more health care moves into the home setting — demand is escalating. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for […]
Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice have launched the Van Allsburg Pediatric Hospice Art Program, having raised $1 million in donations with support from the locally-based children’s book author, expanding the two hospices’ existing art program. The program reflects a rising tide of pediatric-specific services growing among hospice and palliative care providers nationwide. Hospice of […]
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