Hospice News

Interdisciplinary palliative care delivery can help to improve quality and health disparities among underserved cancer patient populations, according to oncology specialists. https://bit.ly/40jSwMn

Swelling incarcerated aging populations with unmet end-of-life care needs are straining prison systems worldwide. Recent research has uncovered some of the common strategies to address the issue that are being employed across the globe. https://bit.ly/40N2VC1

Aveanna Healthcare plans to rejoin the fray in 2025 when it comes to acquisitions. https://bit.ly/42dZkhl

A group of hospice providers and state associations have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the implementation of the Special Focus Program (SFP). https://bit.ly/42keJwI

Ibogaine therapy is emerging as a potential alternative to opioid treatments among seriously ill patient populations seeking pain and symptom relief. But palliative care providers need a wider window into the laws that limit utilization. https://bit.ly/40ynWjq

New executives have stepped into c-suite and other roles at some of the nation’s largest hospice organizations as 2025 kicks off. With news about Empath Health, Pennant, Traditions Health, Atrium Health, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. https://bit.ly/42m3dAC

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to increase payments to Medicare Advantage plans for 4.3% in 2026, but implementation will depend on what happens with the new presidential administration. https://bit.ly/4gUAEim

Historically, VITAS Healthcare has relied heavily on organic growth, a strategy the company is not turning away from. However, it may add more acquisitions to the mix. https://bit.ly/3DQsysk

Minnesota-headquartered St. Croix Hospice recently acquired Hospice of Siouxland in Iowa and some of Mayo Clinic Health System’s hospice assets in its home state, two moves that stretched its widening footprint across the Midwest. Financial terms of both deals were undisclosed. https://bit.ly/4gY6kUa

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