Hospice News October 2, 2024
Balancing rising demand with recruitment and retention tops the list of palliative care providers’ concerns heading into next year.
Nearly nearly 800 palliative care program leaders and interdisciplinary team members from across the country recently weighed in on a survey from the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). Respondents included both adult and pediatric palliative care providers who provided feedback on their 2025 outlook in the organization’s first iteration of its annual Palliative Pulse survey.
More than one-third (37%) of palliative care team leaders reported that the ability to meet demand was among their leading concerns in 2025, with 34% also citing access to qualified professionals.
“Specifically, access to qualified hires was frequently at the top for pediatric programs,” Rachael...