Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Taking care
The Hospices and Palliative Care Centers industry has grown strongly over the past five years, and the out look period through 2017 should be no different. Rising reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid coupled with an aging population has propelled strong growth. However, healthcare reform could lessen the amount of reimbursement from assistant programs, and will threaten industry profit and revenue.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
Hospices are located throughout the United States, with denser concentration in more populated states. For example, 7.9% of hospice facilities are located in the nation's most populated state, California. The top five most populated states in the country (California, Texas, Illinois, New York and Florida) combine for 23.1% of facilities. Hospices also are located in states with higher Medicare acceptance rates and reimbursement levels. In 2010, more than 1.1 million Medicare beneficiaries sought hospice care. According to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, about 1.6 million patients received hospice care in 2010... purchase to read more