Catholic Hospice

Profile narrative

Catholic Hospice, also known as CH or Hospice Care Services, is a hospice care provider headquartered in the United States of America. The organization delivers palliative and end‑of‑life care to patients who are facing terminal illnesses, focusing on comfort, pain management, and support for families. As a hospice provider, it operates within the broader healthcare sector, offering services that are typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. The name “Catholic Hospice” indicates an affiliation with the Catholic tradition, which often informs its approach to compassionate care. The organization’s core mission centers on providing dignified care during the final stages of life.

In December 2021, Catholic Hospice experienced a security incident in which unauthorized individuals accessed three employee email accounts, resulting in the exposure of protected health information for 14,986 individuals. The compromised data included names, addresses, demographic details, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment histories, and diagnoses. Following the breach, the organization notified affected parties and offered complimentary credit monitoring, identity‑theft protection services, and a $1,000,000 identity‑theft insurance policy. This event highlights the organization’s handling of sensitive personal health information and underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity safeguards in hospice care settings. The incident remains a notable point in the organization’s recent operational history.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.