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to provide resources that will educate the community about the hospice benefit and everything that hospice care has to offer patients with a life-limiting illness or disease and their families. Our website contains valuable information to assist you with questions you have regarding all aspects of hospice care.
We strive to increase awareness and improve the standards associated with end-of-life care to individuals and their loved ones. In addition, Heart to Heart Hospice has compiled a list of useful links and resources, giving you the tools needed to understand hospice services and aid you during this difficult process.
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| USEFUL LINKSNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Heart to Heart Hospice is a member of the NHPCO and we support this organization’s commitment to improve end-of-life care, make hospice care accessible and provide resources to patients and their loved ones.
Caring Connections
An NHPCO program, Caring Connections is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life and provide information to assist individuals with decisions about Hospice.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS directs the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as provides research and data, regulations and guidance, education and outreach, and other resources.
Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization
This organization promotes ethical practices, and fostering education and research to its member to help enhance the lives of others with life-limiting illnesses.
Hospice Net
This site provides information and educational material for patients, families, and caregivers regarding all aspects of hospice care and services.
The Medicare Hospice Benefit
This is a government created booklet that contains important information about The Medicare Hospice Benefit.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services –
It allows individuals to report fraudulent activity or file a complaint against an organization. It also contains information about hospice programs organization and government structure.
DADS
The DADS website has resources that explain patient’s medical rights, such as advanced directive information and forms.
Heart to Heart Hospice Printable PDF’s:
• Guidelines for Determining Prognosis
• Hospice, the Right Choice?
• “When Death is Near” English / Español
• Medicare Home Health vs. Hospice Benefit
• Dealing with Grief and Utilizing Bereavement Services
• Caring for the Caregiver
• Legal Disclaimers and Privacy Information
• The Heart to Heart Hospice Family Executives
• Hospice Job Descriptions
• Signing up for Hospice
• Explaining Advanced Directives |