Hospice Through the DEI Lens

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) published the results of a first-of-its-kind research exploring perceptions of hospice care among African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQ+ communities. This survey of 1,200 people is part of the NHPCO DAC’s commitment to health equity; to understanding hospice through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and to breaking down breaking down barriers to accessing hospice and palliative care through knowledge sharing, data collection, and collaborative discussion