Comments on Hospice Blog: For profit hospice vs. non-profit hospice

I just wanted to say a bit about the above comment...

2008-04-05T11:16:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say a bit about the above comment. I agree, that some hospices use their fundraising efforts for things that are far above and beyond what hospices are required to do. In the comment, there was a bit of confussion on what hospices are required to provide and what many hospices provide.

I'm a big fan of hospices that provide counseling to the community as a whole and

As a fundraiser for a non-profit hospice, I'm sure...

2008-04-04T17:06:00.000-07:00

As a fundraiser for a non-profit hospice, I'm sure my commentary could be chalked up to my arguing for my job security, but I feel what I have to share is very relevant. I don't have prior experience fundraising for a hospice, so I've had to learn a lot about what we do. Your comment about it not being hard to break even in this business is absolutely correct. However, I find it challenging to

I am currently struggling with this issue myself. ...

2007-10-07T09:26:00.000-07:00

I am currently struggling with this issue myself. I have worked the past three years at a not-for-profit hospice. This organization has really been struggling to mainatain their "castle". They have admitted to staff that they are using donated money, intended for patient care, to pay staff salaries. I strongly diagree with that. Recently, I was terminated from that organization, johnny on the

I agree wholeheartedly, and believe that your obse...

2005-02-10T13:49:00.000-08:00

I agree wholeheartedly, and believe that your observations extend to ANY healthcare provider. I've worked for for-profit and not-for-profit. There are inadequacies and waste in both types of businesses yet patient care can always be up front IF the powers that be make it a priority and foster that mission with their employees. Sadly, many do not.....the bottom line is the buck.