Part 1 - Henry Mason, Jr.: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: A Black Man's Story

From Deep Pain to Purpose: Henry Mason Jr. on Building Precious Hospice and Telling the Truth About End-of-Life Care   Dr. Alvin Thomas interviews Henry Mason Jr., CEO and founder of Precious Hospice, about how his mother's second cancer diagnosis in 2013 led them to start a hospice company while she endured chemotherapy. Mason describes learning the behind the scenes of hospice, being pushed by his mother and grandfather to build the business, facing delayed payment, and racism toward young minority owners. He explains how hospice and palliative care differ, why many families fear hospice, and how industry incentives and misinformation shaped that fear. Mason shares caring for his mother through illness, the importance of honest end-of-life conversations and respecting patient dignity, and why families should discuss wills and care preferences early.