Transcription of Hospice Medication Management
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Ly M. Dang, PharmDVice President, OperationsHospice Medication Management *Traditionally, this has meant medically related recent interpretation - any diagnosis or health condition that is contributing to the terminal Medicare Benefit: Which Drugs Should be Covered? Hospice is responsible for coverage of the drugs considered to be: reasonable and necessary for palliation and Management of the terminal illness ( Hospice diagnosis) and related conditions.* Curative drug therapy is discontinued. Changing CMS Guidance to Part D Plans 2014: As of July 2014 -Part D Medicare plans required to rejectdrugs in 4 categories for Hospice is responsible for coverage of these 4 categories andfor all drugs related to the Hospice diagnosis that are deemed medically necessaryPart D Plans Do NotCoverCough and cold medicationsVitaminsSupplementsOTC medications Palliative meds: Relieve current symptoms of disease Provide comfort to the
Hospice Medicare Benefit: Which Drugs Should be Covered? Hospice is responsible for coverage of the drugs considered to be: “ reasonable and necessary
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