California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) California Hospice Foundation - Elk Grove, California

Robert L.

A valuable resource for families seeking information about hospice care. For hospice providers, CHAPCA is an excellent resource for education and advocacy- not only political but with payers!

Julio B.

I'm truly grateful for the exceptional care Hospice and Palliative Care of California provided my late wife during her final days.

Their compassion and expertise were invaluable. At a time of immense sadness and uncertainty, Lissette, Eunice, and Mary, along with the rest of the team, offered unwavering support, helping me to understand the transition process and find strength in the face of loss.

Their guidance and care made a profound difference in my life, providing comfort and peace during a difficult time. I'll always be indebted to them for their kindness and professionalism.

Anna D.

I'm very fortunate to have been referred to CHAPCA. There was hospice fraud on mom's Medicare account, it froze all of her Medicare benefits, and all procedures, even routine check-ups were denied. Sheila Clark stepped in to help me. When something like this happens, you don't know where to start, other than to report it to Medicare, and many times the representatives don't have answers for you, so you find yourself calling multiple times, repeating your story. Sheila helped me by contacting the appropriate agencies that deal with this type of fraud, she also advised me on other steps I needed to take.
With Sheila's help, I had a better understanding of the process that was taking place during the fraud investigation, and my anxiety level was tremendously diminished. Most people are not aware of how rampant hospice fraud is, until it happens to them, nor are they aware that non-profit agencies like CHAPCA exist. Words cannot express how grateful I am.

Anna Duran

Ben W.

Taking care of our neighbors in Hospice is good for our communities, this group takes that on and does so much more. Thank you CHAPCA!

Paula N.

The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association is committed to improving access to quality hospice and palliative care services for all Californians. Caring for a loved with a serious illness can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know who to turn to for help, however CHAPCA can help patients and families connect with quality providers in their communities. In addition, they offer several resource guides on a variety of topics that can be accessed on CHAPCA's website.

Adrienne W.

My husband has a terminal illness, and we have been trying to find out about Palliative Care. I am lucky to have found CHAPCA, and had the opportunity to speak with Sheila, who took time on several occasions to help us and answer my questions about Palliative Care. Up until then, we were getting various versions of what it is, and who can get a referral. She has pointed us in the right direction, and given me a lot of support in an unfamiliar territory. We are waiting for the referral to contact us so we can move ahead. Many thanks!

varuzhan A.

Sheila Clark and her team have been amazing. They have helped me with many questions and supported via all means possible. I am glad to be a member of CHAPCA. Thank You For All Your Support!

Nancy H.

CHAPCA, under the leadership of Sheila Clark CEO and Sarah Dorricott Membership Director, has been instrumental in getting our hospice patient care booklet, A PATH TO COMFORT: CARING FOR THE HOSPICE PATIENT, recognized for its value. This care plan based booklet improves CAHPS scores and decreases triage and after hours calls.
Thank you CHAPCA!