# APEX Hospice and Palliative Care Achieves CHAP Certification in COPD Disease Management

## APEX Hospice and Palliative Care Achieves CHAP Certification in COPD Disease Management

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March 18, 2026

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- APEX Hospice and Palliative Care Achieves CHAP Certification in COPD Disease Management

**APEX Hospice and Palliative Care** is proud to announce that it has achieved **CHAP Certification in COPD Disease Management**, a nationally recognized distinction that reflects the organization’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of care for patients living with chronic respiratory illness.

## Addressing Hospital Readmissions in COPD Patients

COPD remains one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions in the United States. Approximately **19-20% of patients are readmitted within 30 days** of discharge, with many returning to the emergency department within the first two weeks. These statistics highlight the critical need for **proactive disease management, patient education, and coordinated care** following hospitalization.

## What the CHAP Certification Means

The **CHAP COPD Disease Management Certification** recognizes organizations that meet rigorous standards for:

- Program structure
- Quality metrics
- Staff education
- Patient self-management tools

These standards are designed to **improve patient outcomes and reduce preventable hospitalizations**.

*“By achieving CHAP Disease Program Certification, APEX Hospice and Palliative Care has shown a commitment to excellence”, said* ***Nathan DeGodt, CHAP President & CEO****. “We are excited to deepen our partnership with APEX Hospice and Palliative Care by offering support in its commitment to providing quality care and continuous improvement”.*

## Commitment to Specialized Care

"This certification reflects our team’s dedication to advancing specialized care for patients living with serious respiratory disease. Our COPD Disease Management program focuses on **early intervention, education, and coordinated support** to help patients remain stable, avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve their quality of life".

This recognition reinforces APEX’s mission to provide **innovative, compassionate care** while partnering with healthcare providers and communities to improve outcomes for patients with complex chronic illness.

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