09/22/2026
Hospice East's Board of Directors and staff recently celebrated the organization's recognition as the top hospice provider in Kentucky by Hospice Analytics. This recognition reflects the exceptional patient care the organization provides.
Hospice Analytics is an independent, data-driven research company specializing in the hospice and palliative care industry. Established in 2008 by Dr. Cordt Kassner, the organization focuses on gathering and simplifying complex health care data. By analyzing billions of Medicare records, Hospice Analytics helps companies, doctors, and individuals make informed decisions about end-of-life care. Dr. Kassner shared, "I wish all hospices operated like Hospice East." This statement highlights the high standards of care that Hospice East consistently delivers.
This recognition reflects the compassionate care and dependable support provided by Hospice East's team to patients and families. The organization's success can be attributed to several factors: timely visits, strong symptom management, meaningful family communication, accurate documentation and billing, 100% reporting timeliness, and teamwork throughout the organization.
Debbie Jones, Executive Director of Hospice East, shared, "Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments. This recognition validates the hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence". Hospice East has served Clark and Powell County since 1981, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to providing quality end-of-life care in the region. For more information about Hospice East's services, visit hospiceeast.com or call 859-744-9866.
