Our Mission

Elea Institute leads national efforts to expand access to high-quality hospice and palliative care. We support patients, caregivers, and health care providers through research, educational resources, grants and other wide-ranging initiatives.

Our Team

Elea Institute's team helps expand access to high-quality hospice and palliative care by conducting meaningful research and providing impactful grants.

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Our Impact

Elea Institute partners with our grantees to fund new facilities, offer innovative therapies, and expand access to care across the country. We improve end-of-life awareness and cultivate positive change for patients, caregivers, and providers.

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Now Accepting Applications

The 2026–2027 Midwest Grant Program is now accepting applications — proposals due October 27, 2026.

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Elea Institute's Aspirations

Improve Access to Healthcare

Improve Access to Healthcare

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 Advance Research, Education, and Training

Advance Research, Education, and Training

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 Increase End-of-Life Care Awareness

Increase End-of-Life Care Awareness

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The Hospice Landscape Report

Research Report: The Hospice Landscape

A national review of hospice ownership models, funded by Elea Institute and conducted by Healthsperien's Center for Health Research, Policy & Strategy

The number of Medicare-certified hospices grew 46% between 2018 and 2025 — from 4,744 to 6,921 nationwide.
For-profit hospices grew by more than 50%, while nonprofit and government-operated hospices declined by 22%.
More than 1 in 3 for-profit hospices with a documented change of ownership were associated with private equity funding.
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