As a result of the lengthy delays associated with obtaining State licensure and Medicare Certification, many people seek to acquire an established hospice rather than start a new program.  Although acquisition may provide a more timely entry into the hospice industry, it is not without its risks.  Therefore, conducting proper and comprehensive pre-acquisition due diligence is essential.

Weatherbee has significant expertise in assessing the infrastructure of hospice programs, which includes but is not limited to: auditing administrative and clinical operations; ascertaining the hospice’s level of regulatory compliance and identifying risk exposures; determining patient eligibility; and evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.  Including these activities in your pre-acquisition due diligence efforts provides valuable information as to the inherent value of the hospice, the advisability of the acquisition, and the likelihood of a successful post-acquisition transition.