There are 85 hospice care locations in Mississippi that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Mississippi
The following are some important points of focus for Mississippi. The older the average age, the more hospice is needed per capita. The other two points aim to bring into focus common hospice needs and/or specific things that state does better than average.
- Senior Population (65+ years): 16.5%
- Common Hospice Conditions: High rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
- Care Services: Focused on improving access to care in rural areas.