Kate Schaddelee
Challenges with pharmacy-hospice direct contracting
Pharmacies face significant challenges when contracting directly with hospices. Some of these include:
You and your loved ones will be cared for by a team that includes the following professionals: Physicians, Nurses or nurse practitioners, Pharmacists, Social workers, and Chaplains.
The Hospice Team and Benefits of Hospice Therapy:
1. Comprehensive Treatment Plan
Your hospice team will work to coordinate all aspects of your care, with the biggest emphasis on symptom management.
2. Symptom Management
Common symptoms managed by hospice teams are: pain, nausea, constipation, agitation and anxiety.
3. Environment of care
You have the choice to receive care at home or within a facility.
4. Patient goals
Hospice teams customize care based on patient goals and preferences.
5. Decreased financial burden
Under hospice, out-of-pocket medical expenses are significantly reduced as hospitalization can be avoided.
6. Bereavement
Hospice care continues for the family after a loved one passes.
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