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| Hospice Providers Hospice providers are agencies or programs that provide hospice care. These include not-for-profit, proprietary (for profit) and volunteer programs. CHAPCA members receive the following benefits Hospice Notes CHAPCA's monthly newsletter, with up-to-date news on what's happening in hospice and palliative care around the state and in the nation. Members also receive a discount on advertising rates in the newsletter. QuickLink Our weekly "FAX" newsletter that arrives on your desk every Monday morning! Annual Membership Directory This valuable tool lists all of our hospice provider member programs alphabetically, by city, and by the counties they serve. Published in June each year, CHAPCA's Membership Directory is one of the most valuable benefits of membership. The directory is utilized by hospice providers, care coordinators, physicians, discharge planners and nurses throughout California as a referral resource. Quality Educational Programs These programs cover a wide variety of issues, such as compliance and reimbursement, clinical, psychosocial, bereavement, volunteer and administrative topics. CHAPCA members receive substantial discounts on educational programs sponsored by the California Hospice Foundation (CHF). Legislative Advocacy To monitor legislation and regulatory activities, as well as sponsor new legislation to benefit hospice programs and their patients. Representation Direct representation of hospice interests with the Health Care Financing Administration, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Social Services, Medi-Cal and fiscal intermediaries. Hospice Job Line Perfect for those seeking employment or programs with positions to fill. Hospice Community A forum for networking and peer support through regular meetings in each of CHAPCA's 10 geographic regions. Technical assistance from the CHAPCA staff. Provider Membership Application |
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| For Professionals (Individual Members) Professional members are individuals with an interest in hospice and palliative care. These may include volunteers, board members, or individual staff members from a member organization, educators, researchers and other interested individuals. Membership benefits for Professional Members include the following. Connections a monthly newsletter with up-to-date news on what's happening in hospice and palliative care around the state and in the nation. Members also receive a discount on advertising rates in the newsletter. Quality Educational Programs Covering a wide variety of issues, such as compliance and reimbursement, clinical, psychosocial, bereavement, volunteer and administrative topics. CHAPCA members receive substantial discounts on educational programs sponsored by the California Hospice Foundation (CHF). Representation Direct representation of hospice interests with the Health Care Financing Administration, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Social Services Medi-Cal and fiscal intermediaries. Hospice Job Line Perfect for those seeking employment or programs with positions to fill. Hospice Community A forum for networking and peer support through regular meetings in each of CHAPCA's 10 geographic regions. Technical assistance from the CHAPCA staff. Professional Membership Application |
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| For Associates An associate member is any company, other than a hospice provider, that supplies products or services to the hospice industry. This membership category also includes associations, health care providers of entities, other than hospice providers, that provide services or support to the terminally ill. Membership benefits for Associate Members include the following. Hospice Notes CHAPCA's monthly newsletter, with up-to-date news on what's happening in hospice and palliative care around the state and in the nation. Members also receive a discount on advertising rates in the newsletter. QuickLink Our weekly "FAX" newsletter that arrives on your desk every Monday morning! Annual Membership Directory This valuable tool lists all of our hospice provider member programs alphabetically, by city, and by the counties they serve. Published in June each year, CHAPCA's Membership Directory is one of the most valuable benefits of membership. The directory is utilized by hospice providers, care coordinators, physicians, discharge planners and nurses throughout California as a referral resource. Quality Educational Programs These programs cover a wide variety of issues, such as compliance and reimbursement, clinical, psychosocial, bereavement, volunteer and administrative topics. CHAPCA members receive substantial discounts on educational programs sponsored by the California Hospice Foundation (CHF). Discounts Opportunities to exhibit at a discounted rate at educational workshops and conferences. Sponsorship Opportunities to sponsor educational activities and be recognized by the hospice community. Associate Membership Application |
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| For Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly The RCFE member category encompasses care homes and residential facilities that serve the elderly, and have an interest in providing hospice care to their residents. Membership benefits include the following: Hospice Notes CHAPCA's monthly newsletter, with up-to-date news on what's happening in hospice and palliative care around the state and in the nation. Members also receive a discount on advertising rates in the newsletter. QuickLink Our weekly "FAX" newsletter that arrives on your desk every Monday morning! Annual Membership Directory This valuable tool lists all of our hospice provider member programs alphabetically, by city, and by the counties they serve. Published in June each year, CHAPCA's Membership Directory is one of the most valuable benefits of membership. The directory is utilized by hospice providers, care coordinators, physicians, discharge planners and nurses throughout California as a referral resource. Quality Educational Programs These programs cover a wide variety of issues, such as compliance and reimbursement, clinical, psychosocial, bereavement, volunteer and administrative topics. CHAPCA members receive substantial discounts on educational programs sponsored by the California Hospice Foundation (CHF). Legislative Advocacy To monitor legislation and regulatory activities, as well as sponsor new legislation to benefit hospice programs and their patients. Representation Direct representation of hospice interests with the Health Care Financing Administration, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Social Services Medi-Cal and fiscal intermediaries. Hospice Job Line Perfect for those seeking employment or programs with positions to fill. RCFE Membership Application |
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