At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe every heart deserves comfort, dignity, and the best care possible, especially when facing the challenges of advanced heart disease. That’s why we’re proud to launch our Advanced Cardiac Care (ACC) Program in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI).
Why This Program Matters
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives than cancer and contributing to over one million hospital admissions each year for congestive heart failure alone. Yet, even with these staggering statistics, patients with advanced heart conditions often face a troubling reality: repeated hospital stays, limited support at home, and far too often, dying in facilities instead of surrounded by loved ones. Our new Advanced Cardiac Care Program aims to change that.
Compassionate Care Where You Live
Designed for patients with advanced heart failure and cardiac conditions, the ACC Program delivers individualized, in-home care focused on:
- Symptom management
- Emotional and psychosocial support
- Improved quality of life
- Respecting each patient’s unique care goals
The program combines expert cardiac symptom management with compassionate hospice care to help patients stay in their homes with peace of mind and support that aligns with their personal goals.
Closing the Care Gap
Currently, only a small percentage of heart failure patients discharged from the hospital ever receive hospice care at home. This means many individuals spend their final days in hospitals or nursing facilities rather than in the comfort of their homes. The Advanced Cardiac Care Program seeks to reverse this trend by making high-quality, in-home hospice care more accessible.
The program is especially vital for underserved communities, including people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, who often experience higher rates of heart disease and less access to appropriate end-of-life care. NPHI member organizations are committed to providing comprehensive at-home care that is covered by Medicare or private insurance, and no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
A National Commitment to Quality Care
NPHI represents over 100 not-for-profit hospice and advanced illness care providers nationwide. This collaborative effort helps advance clinical protocols and provides valuable resources that enhance the quality of life for individuals facing advanced heart disease.
If you or someone you love is living with advanced heart disease, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it in a hospital bed. Let us bring comfort, care, and support to wherever you call home. Visit www.communityhospice.com to learn more about our Advanced Cardiac Care Program.