NHPCO: Language, Mistrust, Lack of Diverse Staff Come Between Hospices and Underserved Populations
Hospice News
JANUARY 17, 2023
Language barriers, mistrust of the health care system and a lack of diverse staff are the most common obstacles between hospice care and underserved communities, research from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) recently found. NHPCO’s Diversity Advisory Council, in partnership with Transcend Strategy Group, recently polled more than 1,200 individuals among LGBTQ+, Hispanic/Latino and African American populations nationwide to gain a better understanding of the root cau
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