3 Key Gauges of Hospice Business Performance

Today’s health care environment is flooded with data, but hospice leaders should keep three types of indicators in mind as they assess their performance. Numbers like costs-per-day, payer-specific margins, and measures of community support can paint a picture of an organization’s position, executives told Hospice News. They should also be prepared for unexpected costs, such as those […]

Home Care Entrepreneur Builds Serenity First Hospice, Seeks to Educate Patients on End-of-Life Options

Debbie Johnston is a registered nurse who founded Virginia-based Serenity First Hospice in 2021, inspired by the care her father received as he reached the end of his life. With the launch of Serenity First, Johnston transitioned from her career in home health and personal care. In those fields, she previously had founded the company […]