Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, ranks first in Nevada, in terms of Case Volume



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By: Minerva Panigrahi  Mar. 20, 2020

Dexur released a report, offering an in-depth analysis of the Medicare Claims data of the hospices based in Nevada from Oct 2016 to Sep 2019. It cataloged a list of the top hospices in the state based on case volume. During the timeframe in consideration, nationwide, the count of hospice users totaled to 3,668,179. The state total was 31,096, out of which, the Nathan Adelson Hospice, located in Swenson Street, Las Vegas, featured at the top of the list, recording a user count of 9,346 during the three years.

Even during Q4 2018 to Q3 2019, the case volume figure for the hospice was laudable, and notably higher when compared to the other top contenders. Out of a state total of 13,702, Nathan Adelson Hospice registered 3,714 users. At the national level, according to Dexur’s database, the hospice was ranked at No. 21.

Ranking second, Infinity Hospice Care had 3,380 users, whereas, at No.3, Kindred Hospice, saw an admittance of 2,237 users, over the three years. From Q4 2018 to Q3 2019, the national figure of users totaled to 1,592,543 users, of which, 13,702 were from Nevada. These ranking insights will be pertinent for the hospice providers and other healthcare professionals to better comprehend market position and dynamics.

The Nathan Adelson Hospice was founded in 1978 following the death of Nathan Adelson, the successful and beloved administrator of Sunrise Hospital. After a long battle with stomach cancer that claimed Adelson’s life, his close family and friends established a hospice dedicated to maintaining patients' dignity, easing suffering, and improving the quality of life. Nathan Adelson Hospice, Southern Nevada’s first home care hospice, is the only non-profit hospice in the area, providing care to more than 350 patients each day. Also known for its pioneering and exceptional end-of-life care, the hospice has two inpatient units and a home care program. In addition to an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, The Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies Program at the hospice engages patients and their loved ones in various comfort therapies to reduce stress and anxiety, including aromatherapy, Reiki Art Therapy, pet therapy, et al.

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