May 4, 2023
Leaders from Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider, met with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) on Tuesday to discuss fraud and abuse within the Medicare hospice benefit. The congresswoman has joined Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) in leading a bipartisan effort to get answers from the U.S Centers for… Read More
April 24, 2023
Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit provider of end-of-life care services, is now offering in-home palliative care for patients across North Texas. “Several years ago, we began looking at how to expand our existing services to meet the growing needs of our community,” explained Becky Shumake, Senior Director of Palliative Care at Community… Read More
April 5, 2023
Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Ray Sanders and DeShon Woods to its board of directors. “It is an honor to serve with these talented leaders from our community,” shared Viki Jingle, Chief Executive Officer at Community Healthcare of Texas…. Read More
April 4, 2023
The Lewisville High School Student Council is collecting snacks for families visiting loved ones in hospice care with Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider. Lewisville High School Student Council President, Faith Johnke, explained that serving the school and the community is part of leadership development. “Our students give… Read More
February 24, 2023
FORT WORTH, TX, February 24, 2023 – On a recent Monday afternoon, guests and residents at the Courtyards at Lake Granbury gathered to celebrate Community Healthcare of Texas patient Ralph Seals in style with a top hats and tiaras-themed party for his 104th birthday. The Courtyards at Lake Granbury partnered with Community Healthcare of Texas,… Read More
February 16, 2023
FORT WORTH, TX, February 16, 2023 – Chicken N Pickle, an indoor/outdoor entertainment complex with a restaurant for casual dining, a sports bar, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and a variety of yard games, has designated February as Mustache Month to raise money for Little Doves Pediatric Hospice, a program of Community Healthcare of Texas. “One of… Read More
January 11, 2023
FORT WORTH, TX, January 11, 2023 – Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest nonprofit end-of-life care provider, recently named hospice and palliative care veteran Dr. David Capper as its new Chief Medical Officer. Over the past several months, Dr. Capper has worked closely with Dr. Karen Godfrey, who retired on December 31, 2022, after… Read More
December 9, 2022
ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article, How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle, outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice benefit. The story illustrates how patient care can suffer when lackluster providers are able to manipulate the original intent and purpose of the benefit. We at Community Healthcare of… Read More
December 1, 2022
WACO, TX, December 1, 2022 – On Tuesday, November 15, over 300 luminaries lit up the historic Washington Street bridge in Waco as part of the inaugural Lights of Love event hosted by the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice provider, Community Healthcare of Texas – Providence Hospice. Proceeds from the luminary event support compassionate care for… Read More
November 28, 2022
FORT WORTH, TX, November 28, 2022 – Community Healthcare of Texas, the largest not-for-profit hospice provider in the state since 1996, is partnering with Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital to provide inpatient hospice care for qualified patients. The new hospice wing, opening on December 1, features eight private rooms located on the second… Read More