Thousands of citizens in and around Nashville, Tennessee, are fired up. Why? It is a community and national issue. Which is best, non-profit or for-profit hospice care?
See success in Alive's non-profit model (currently at risk of flipping to for-profit) by glimpsing the classic 2008 documentary, "A Place Called Alive" now online. Listen to the voices of profoundly committed caregivers under the leadership, at the time, of Jan Jones. HERE IS THE LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfyjiSijTIY
Over 5000 have voted to KEEP ALIVE HOSPICE NOT FOR PROFIT. Wherever you live, you can sign this petition.
The first five thousand signers agree with a recent Rand Corporation study offering proof that non-profit models give better care. Erie Chapman Foundation's board also believes that Radical Loving Care® is more likely to be practiced in charity models developed for the primary purpose of serving the suffering. We gave thousands to Alive. The nearby Christy-Houston Foundation gave millions and wants their money back if Alive goes for profit.
Meanwhile, the leadership of Alive Hospice, apparently including current CEO Kimberly Goessele, keep actively considering whether to sell the beloved community asset called "Alive," founded in 1975 by Drs. David Barton and the late John Flexner as America's third hospice! The group, "Keep Alive alive" has called for Ms. Goessele's resignation.
Neither the board members nor the CEO own "Alive." At least not now.
The national trend is disturbing. Non-profit health care, including hospices, are at risk from sometimes predatory corporations. If you believe in Radical Loving Care® please join this effort by signing Denise Alper's petition.
https://www.change.org/p/keep-alive-hospice-not-for-profit/u/31576345
Thank you,
Erie
Photo/Screen Capture of Jan Jones from "A Place Called Alive" (2008)
