Hospice leaders will need to keep their eyes on five key trends in the new year when it comes to compliance, business operations, finance and perceptions of dying among the public. Utilization of hospice is rising throughout the county, a trend likely to continue. While this is welcome news, this likely means hospices will have […]
Large acquisitions, regulatory headwinds and the fate of COVID-era telehealth flexibilities were top-of-mind issues for hospice providers in 2025, as evidenced by the 10 most-read Hospice News stories of the year. Three of our top 10 stories focused on the acquisition of Amedisys by the insurance giant UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), including the closing of […]
Traditions Health has been acquired by four hospice providers, each dividing the company’s assets across their geographic footprints. The Care Team, VitalCaring, LifeCare Home Health Family and Mission Healthcare have each purchased a portion of Traditions Health’s locations. Financial terms of these transactions are undisclosed. Traditions was formerly a portfolio company of the private equity […]
Palliative care providers face a host of unique recruitment and retention challenges compared to others, with organizations employing diverse strategies to rise above the competition. Misunderstandings about palliative care can serve as a large barrier to retention, said Wendy Winokur, vice president of Traditions Health Palliative Care, part of Traditions Health LLC. The nuances of […]
All hospices provide some form of bereavement care after a patient dies, but many families need help with anticipatory grief as well. Chaplains and social workers, with support from the entire interdisciplinary team, are there to help patients and their families to navigate the emotions and struggles that often come with a loved one’s impending […]
A range of new hospice executives have been recently tapped to lead organizations nationwide. AAHPM Announces New President-Elect Dr. Arif Kamal recently became the new president-elect of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Kamal became director-at-large at the academy in 2018. He is also the inaugural chief patient officer at the American […]
New executives have stepped into c-suite and other roles at some of the nation’s largest hospice organizations as 2025 kicks off. Empath Health’s First Chief Philanthropy Officer Empath Health has announced that Deborah Johnson will become its first chief philanthropy officer. Johnson will oversee the work of Empath’s several foundations — Suncoast Hospice Foundation, Tidewell […]
Traditions Health Names VP of Hospice Sales Traditions Health has appointed Tamera Venticinque-Black as its new vice president of sales for its hospice business. Franklin, Tennessee-headquartered Traditions provides hospice, home health and palliative care as well as consulting services across 18 states. Venticinque-Black previously served as regional market executive for the western region of Compassus […]
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/. Taylor Forsythe, senior vice president of […]
New President, COO at Interim HealthCare The Florida-headquartered home-based care franchise company Interim HealthCare has tapped Rexanne Domico as its president and chief operating officer. In her new role, Domico will oversee regional field support teams, as well as the company’s Clinical Quality, Operations Excellence and Growth & Development divisions. According to her LinkedIn profile, […]
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