Hospice News

Chapters Health System has received a regulatory green light to launch a new hospice program in Florida. The nonprofit health system has received a Certificate of Need (CON) state approval to establish new hospice services in Sarasota County, Florida. The

The national workforce shortage continues to plague hospices, particularly those seeking clinicians. But some providers are turning to technology to improve both employee and patient experience. Even when providers find a viable candidate, many lack hospi

The newly created service and spending variation index (SSVI) scoring system could challenge hospices' compliance capabilities. The new SSVI system was recently introduced in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) 2027 final hospice rule

Ennoble Care has achieved significant cost savings through reduced hospitalizations among its patients. Ennoble Care providers home-based primary, palliative and hospice care across 15 states, serving more than 50,000 patients annually. The company reduce

The HAP Foundation has established a parent advisory committee to guide more family-centered care approaches for pediatric patients. The HAP Foundation helps support research and education in hospice and palliative care. The foundation's Pediatric Parent

Regulatory uncertainty has been one of the biggest factors influencing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the home health and hospice

The Pennant Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PNTG) is investing in technology to meet rising demand as its hospice and home health segment swells. Meanwhile, the company is navigating recent regulatory changes to improve program integrity. Artificial intelligence (AI)

Hospice News (HSPN) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Product of the Year Awards. Qualified HSPN subscribers can cast their votes via the official ballot until September 30, 2026, at 11:59pm CDT. Instructions for Voting: Go to the HSPN Prod

When a patient starts to receive hospice care, families often expect to focus on making memories, finding comfort and spending meaningful time together. However, many instead find themselves making frantic phone calls to multiple pharmacies, driving acros

Two Nevada-based hospices are facing fraud allegations. In one case, a provider's billing privileges have been revoked for the next decade. Meanwhile, a hospice physician has been indicted for their alleged involvement in a fraud scheme that bilked millio