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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans cover hospice care, but you should check with your insurance provider to make sure. To get hospice care, you must stop breast cancer treatment. You will also need a referral from your doctor. Most people choose to get hospice care at home.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

However, did you know that only the hospice medical director can recertify your patient’s eligibility ? While the nurse practitioner can perform the face-to-face visit, it is up to the hospice medical director to review the documentation and certify the patient still meets hospice criteria. Yep, you heard me right.

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