Hospice Law And Beyond

In this week’s episode we tackle hospice physician relationships. While nothing has changed in terms of physicians being critical members of any hospice organization, the government is becoming more focused on the roles these physicians play beyond direct patient care. From robust certification/recertification requirements to defending audit results, the stakes are higher for hospices, and in turn the expectations are greater for medical directors and other hospice physicians. We discuss the importance of precise contracts for outlining physician duties and corresponding compensation. Beyond this podcast, stay tuned for updates on our forthcoming medical director and other hospice physician contract templates, which may be a good starting point for your organization.