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According to Medicare:

            “A patient is free to choose any qualified agency offering him/her services.”

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It is your right to choose which hospice company works best for you or your loved one.

 

1. How does your hospice work with my primary care physician?

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2. Who is your Medical Director and how involved are they?

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3. What types of insurance and payment do you accept?

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4. How long has your hospice been in business and has your company ever changed names?

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5. Do you use a call service for after hour calls?

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6. What is the response time after hours and weekends?

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7. How often do your nurses and aides visit?

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8. How long is each disciplines visit?

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9. Do you triage after hour calls?

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10. Do you provide education and support for the family?

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11. What are the options for inpatient care?

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12. Do you offer respite care

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13. What kind of bereavement program does the hospice offer?