Brightree Makes Donations to Nonprofit Groups

ATLANTA (December 21, 2016)—Brightree, a provider of cloud-based software to improve clinical and business performance of post-acute care companies, today announced it has given monetary donations to Portlight Strategies, the Hospice Foundation of America and the Caregiver Action Network, three national nonprofit organizations that support home/durable medical equipment, and home health and hospice communities.

The donations will help support the development and accessibility of medical equipment and supplies, and educational materials and resources for patients, people with disabilities, caregivers and other health professionals. Donations to each organization will be used for the following:

• Portlight Strategies will provide disaster relief equipment, supplies and projects aiding individuals with disabilities, including home/durable medical equipment.
• Hospice Foundation of America will support those who experience loss, and educate hospice professionals to help those coping with illness, grief and bereavement.
• Caregiver Action Network will provide education, assistance and resources to home health caregivers and support groups across the country

“These organizations provide great services to the HME, and home health and hospice communities, and Brightree is proud to contribute to their efforts and help make a difference with the people they support,” said Brightree CEO Matt Mellott.

The reaction from each organization is full of thankfulness and gratitude.

“This generous gift from Brightree will enable Portlight Strategies to serve the disaster-related needs of people with disabilities all across the country throughout 2017,” said Paul Timmons, Jr., Board Chair, Portlight Strategies.

Amy Tucci, Hospice Foundation of America president and CEO, said, “This will help Hospice Foundation of America continue to provide valuable services to individuals and families who are in need of information and resources related to hospice care, caregiving and grief. We are honored to be recognized by a company that shares not only our deep commitment to improving care for millions of hospice patients and families, but also supporting hospice professionals who provide compassionate care at the bedside.”

Caregiver Action Network Director of Programs and Operations Mark Gibbons said, “Brightree’s gift will continue to allow caregivers to come to Caregiver Action Network to learn about caregiving, relieve isolation, share their story and read others, join a forum for peer support and find educational resources. These funds will supplement workshops for caregivers to educate them about available resources such as home health care, support groups, respite care, clinical trials and hospice.”

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