Some Hospices Expand Reach; Others, Hit Sustainability Hurdles

Some hospices’ growth potential is surging as other providers face challenging decisions about the outlook of their programs. Sanford Health Grows Hospice Reach Minnesota-based Sanford Bemidji Home Care and Hospice recently expanded the geographic reach of its hospice program in its home state. The expansion into International Falls, Minnesota, was intended to improve access to […]

Hospice Programs Shutter Amid Financial Strains

Financial and staffing headwinds are chipping away at hospices’ sustainability, with some providers recently pausing or closing their programs. Concerns have also mounted amid federal Medicaid cuts. Solvay Hospice House Pauses Services Duluth, Minnesota-based Solvay Hospice House has temporarily halted services due to a nursing strike. The strike was set to begin on Tuesday, with […]

New Inpatient Centers Unveiled as Other Hospice Programs Consider Closure

Hospice providers across the country have recently launched new inpatient facilities as 2025 unfolds. The new year may also bring closures of certain hospice programs. VITAS Opens 2 New Locations VITAS Healthcare on Wednesday announced the opening of its new inpatient hospice unit in Fort Worth, Texas. The news follows the hospice provider’s recent launch […]