Hospice News July 3, 2024
Breaking down health care disparities can come with complex operational and financial challenges for hospices as reimbursement avenues lag amid widespread workforce shortages.
Navigating these challenges can be a difficult feat when seeking to expand equitable access, according to Teresa Lin, vice president of cultural market development at VNS Health. The provider offers hospice, home health and palliative, personal and behavioral health care services across the New York City area, including four surrounding counties.
Improving health equity among underserved populations includes substantial investment into building community collaborations, expanded staffing support and increased cultural education and outreach efforts, Lin said at the Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington D.C.
“It does take a village to break down the barriers,” Lin told...
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