Hospital Price Transparency Notice

Our Commitment to Price Transparency

Connecticut Hospice is committed to providing clear, accessible information regarding the cost of services we provide, in accordance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Price Transparency Rule.

Connecticut Hospice is licensed as a Short-Term Hospital, Special Hospice. We care for hospice and palliative care patients and provide limited disease directed therapy for seriously ill patients. hospital and provides acute care services within a hospice and palliative care setting. Our short-term specialty care model emphasizes comfort, symptom relief, and supportive medical treatment for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

Hospice, Palliative, and Acute Care Services

Connecticut Hospice provides hospice and palliative care services, as well as limited acute care services that are appropriate to our specialized setting.

• Hospice care focuses on symptom management, quality of life, and support for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
• Palliative care focuses on symptom management, support with medical decision-making, and improving quality of life and may be provided alongside curative treatments.
• Acute care services provided by Connecticut Hospice are limited in scope and are focused on symptom stabilization and supportive treatment within the disease directed treatments.

Connecticut Hospice does not operate an Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), trauma services, surgical services, or other high-acuity hospital-based departments. We do not provide ongoing critical care or advanced life-sustaining interventions typically delivered in hospitals with ED or ICU capabilities.

Our nurses and licensed providers maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and are trained to recognize and respond to acute changes in patient condition. This first-responder capability supports patient safety and timely clinical intervention and includes appropriate coordination with emergency medical services when a higher level of care is required.

Scope of Services Provided

Services that may be provided include, but are not limited to:

Symptom Management and Supportive Care

• Pain management, including medication oversight and titration
• Management of respiratory distress and shortness of breath (dyspnea)
• Management of nausea and vomiting
• Management of anxiety, agitation, and restlessness
• Management of delirium or confusion
• Management of fatigue, weakness, and sleep disturbances
• Constipation and bowel management

Medical Procedures and Interventions

• Limited Disease Directed treatments of broad-spectrum diagnosis
• Paracentesis for symptom relief when clinically indicated
• Management and treatment of infectious diseases
• Wound care, including pressure injury prevention and dressing management
• Medication administration and monitoring
• Subcutaneous or intravenous hydration (non-emergent)
• Subcutaneous and IV medication infusions
• Urinary catheter management
• Ostomy care and support
• Midline placement
• Short term ventilator management

Palliative and Support Services

• Palliative care consultation and symptom assessment
• Goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning
• Psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual support services
• Care coordination with caregivers and community providers
• Caregiver education and training
• PT/OT and Dietary Services

Standard Charges Information

In compliance with CMS Hospital Price Transparency requirements, Connecticut Hospice provides a machine-readable file (CSV format) containing standard charges for services we provide.

The file may include:

• Gross charges
• Payer-specific negotiated charges, when applicable
• Discounted cash prices, when applicable

Because Connecticut Hospice provides a limited and specialized set of acute, hospice, and palliative care services, the standard charges listed reflect only those services within our scope of care.

 Download a Price Transparency File Here:
https://hospice.slicedhealth.io/home 

Understanding Your Costs

Actual patient responsibility may vary based on insurance coverage, eligibility (including the Medicare Hospice Benefit), and individual clinical needs. Many hospice and palliative care services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial insurance plans.

Patients and families are encouraged to contact our team for individualized assistance regarding coverage and billing.

Questions or Assistance

For questions regarding pricing or services, please contact:

Connecticut Hospice Billing Office:
(203) 315-7301

Regulatory Clarification

Connecticut Hospice operates under federal and state hospital and hospice regulations. Pricing disclosures reflect the limited, specialized nature of the Short-Term Hospital, Special Hospice, hospice, and palliative care services provided and are not indicative of full-service acute-care hospital offerings.