Hospice News January 3, 2025
A joint venture between home-based care provider Compassus and the Providence health system has been delayed due an ongoing state review in Oregon.
Compassus in October formed a joint venture with Providence to assume management of its home-based care business lines, with each company owning a 50% stake. Branded as Providence at Home with Compassus, the JV includes 17 hospice and palliative care locations in Alaska, California, Oregon, Texas and Washington state.
The JV is currently undergoing a state review in Oregon following concerns raised by the Oregon Nurses Association, which cited challenges to employment and working conditions, costs of care and patient access in a local news report.
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