Check out the latest blog posts from Connecticut Hospice.
Hospice Eligibility Criteria: Clinical Indicators and Documentation Guidelines
For healthcare professionals navigating hospice referrals, understanding the Medicare hospice eligibility framework and how to document it effectively…
Hospice Care for Heart Failure: What It Involves, When It’s Time, and Medicare Eligibility
For people living with advanced or end-stage heart failure, day-to-day life can become increasingly challenging. Daily activities, like…
Does Medicare Pay for Hospice Care? What Families Need to Know
One of the hardest questions families face is, “When is it time to call hospice?” There isn’t a…
The Dementia GUIDE Model: Coordinated Support for Patients and Families
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. As the disease progresses, individuals can lose the…
Admission to The Connecticut Hospice Inpatient Facility
A breakdown of who is and is not eligible for inpatient hospice care as determined by Medicare criteria…
Why Medicare Requires Hospice Volunteers
A breakdown of the many ways that a robust volunteer program increases the likelihood that the pressing needs…
