Despite rising demand and utilization for hospice care, gaps in access and awareness among communities of color continue to plague the industry. Grasping the systemic issues at the heart of these disparities will be key for hospice providers working to reach a larger and more diverse patient population. Hospices have room to grow in reaching […]
A group of nonprofit hospice, home health, and palliative care providers have formed a collaborative network to support, sustain and grow their services across Colorado. Collaborations such as these have been vital for many smaller hospices to remain competitive with larger players in the space and to maintain eligibility for value-based payment programs such as […]
The Denver Hospice in Colorado is renovating its Inpatient Care Center at Lowry. The upgrades include a new medication delivery system and additional beds within a recently-added negative pressure wing designed to treat patients with infectious disease. Founded in 1978, The Denver Hospice provides care to more than 4,000 hospice patients and 1,200 palliative care […]
The majority of hospice patients are seniors by far, but providers are recognizing and responding to a growing need for pediatric services. As more families learn about the nature of hospice — and as more health care moves into the home setting — demand is escalating. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for […]
The Denver Hospice in Colorado recently expanded its Footprint Children’s Services pediatric program, including construction of a new support center. The tailored specifically to pediatric patients and their families, as well as provide education, training and back-office support for the the hospice. The Denver Hospice provides hospice and palliative care throughout nine Colorado counties. Through […]
