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Chapters Health System Partners with Preferred Care

In a significant advancement for healthcare services in Florida, Chapters Health System has announced a joint venture with Preferred Care, a prominent home health agency. This collaboration aims to broaden access to hospice care in the Southwest Florida region, with a particular focus on Collier County. This new initiative under the banner of Preferred Care Hospice has successfully acquired approval through Florida's certificate of need program, allowing it to provide crucial hospice services to those in need.

According to Andrew Molosky, the President and CEO of Chapters Health System, this partnership represents a unique opportunity to align with an organization that shares a commitment to quality care. He stated, “The chance to work with Preferred Care to help expand hospice services in Florida allows us to enhance our mission of caring for patients and supporting caregivers.” The collaboration seeks to present a new option in chronic illness care that caters to the community’s evolving needs.

Residents of Collier County will benefit from this new offering, gaining access to the local expertise that Preferred Care brings alongside the robust support infrastructure of Chapters Health System. The combination of these resources is designed to address the rising demand for hospice services in the area, ensuring that families have high-quality options during challenging times.

Christopher Melley, President and CEO of Preferred Care, highlighted the significance of this new hospice program in Collier County. He remarked, “Receiving the State's approval to establish this hospice program is a monumental step forward for enhancing the delivery of care within our community. With nearly two decades of experience in the homes of Southwest Florida families, we understand the unique needs of our patients.” His sentiment echoes the shared vision of seamlessly integrating home health and hospice services to create a comprehensive continuum of care that families can trust.

Preferred Care has built a strong foundation as one of Florida's leading home health care providers since its establishment in 2004. Emphasizing its commitment to community engagement and patient-centered care, the agency has aspired to not just meet but exceed healthcare standards. Now, with the introduction of Preferred Care Hospice, it aims to extend its mission of improving lives across the entire health spectrum.

The establishment of Preferred Care Hospice marks a crucial development in the hospice landscape of Collier County, as it aligns with the increasing recognition of the need for specialized end-of-life care. The partnership will allow better integration of services, which is highly valued by families anticipating the transition to hospice care for their loved ones.

By leveraging the exceptional operational expertise of Chapters Health System and Preferred Care’s deep roots in the community, the joint venture is expected to provide exceptional service quality, improving overall patient experience and outcomes. This collaborative model sets a benchmark for how healthcare should operate—focused on compassion, understanding, and comprehensive support.

As both organizations embark on this journey together, they are committed to elevating the standard of care in Florida, fulfilling their promise to not only care for patients but also to support those who care for them. For additional information about the services offered through the new collaboration, interested individuals can visit pchhs.com.