VITAS Advantage: Hospice Support Services for Physicians

All hospices provide core services, our differentiators are what set us apart. Our objective is to provide you with the content tailored to your needs. Find the VITAS Advantage that’s right for you and your patients.

24/7/365 Clinical Care Support for Physicians

Symptoms do not adhere to a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither does our hospice team.

Supporting Physicians With Patients Requiring Complex Modalities

If your patient’s symptoms are difficult to control and result in multiple hospitalizations or trips to the ED they may be eligible for hospice.

Supporting Physicians With Patients Requiring High-Acuity Care

Patients with aggressive symptoms, unmanaged pain or making frequent visits to the ED may be eligible for hospice.

Open Formulary for Your Patients

If your patient is ready for hospice, they may be hesitant to give up the medications prescribed as part of their current treatment. With VITAS, they don't always have to.

Advanced Illness Specialists for Physicians

Key resources on end-of-life care, enhanced prognostication, and the value of hospice care and advance care planning for your advanced illness patients.

A physician discusses treatment options with an older couple.

Hospice Thought Leader Partnership for Physicians

When it’s time to partner with hospice, choose VITAS, the provider that sets the standard.

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Earn Continuing Education Credits

VITAS Healthcare offers free webinars hosted by experienced hospice professionals to educate clinicians on the benefits of hospice.

This activity is approved for one continuing education credit hour for:

Nurses (in California, registered nurses only)
Social workers
Certified case managers

Florida-licensed nursing home administrators may also receive one hour of continuing education credit. Other healthcare professionals are welcome to participate.