Pulse Check: Status Update on Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Community-Based Coverage

Meaghann S. Weaver; Alix Ware; Deborah Fisher; Betsy Hawley; Holly Davis; Lisa C. Lindley; Steven M. Smith; Conrad Williams; Tej Chana; Christy Torkildson

doi:10.1177/10966218251381999

September 24, 2025Journal of Palliative Medicine

Pulse Check: Status Update on Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Community-Based Coverage

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Key Points

The pediatric palliative and hospice care landscape shows important variations in coverage options across communities.
Community-based organizations provide essential services, but many children still lack adequate access to care.
Further evaluations are needed to enhance awareness and improve pediatric community-based palliative care.
Addressing these coverage issues could significantly improve the care experiences for pediatric patients.

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This analysis highlights community-based palliative and hospice coverage for children, indicating key gaps.

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Background: The pediatric literature describes reliance on community-based palliative and hospice organizations in extending the reach of care for children.

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Weaver et al. (2025) studied this question.

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