Partner Organizations

Hospitals and Health Systems

We understand your two-fold objective: maintaining high standards of patient care and retaining your full Medicare reimbursement.

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Physician Practices

As a hospice leader and innovator, VITAS works with physicians to bring our services to your patients when they need us most—near the end of life.

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At-Risk Organizations

Physicians and organizations with at-risk patient populations benefit in a variety of ways from utilizing hospice care for appropriate patients at the end of life.

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Senior Living Communities

The same compassionate hospice care that VITAS provides in patients’ private homes is also provided to residents of senior living communities (SLCs).

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Nursing Facilities

The same compassionate hospice care that VITAS provides in patients’ private homes is also provided to residents of nursing facilities (NF).

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Health Plans and Private Insurers

VITAS Healthcare helps health plans and private insurance groups mitigate financial risk by improving outcomes and boosting the value of care.

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Home Healthcare Agencies

There are many misconceptions about the role, timing, referral process and payment for hospice for patients receiving home healthcare. VITAS partners with private and Medicare home health agencies.

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Emergency Departments

VITAS transitions your high-cost, high-need (HCHN) advanced illness patients directly from the ER to an appropriate secondary site of care.

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Does your patient need hospice?

In general, hospice-eligible patients have a terminal illness and a declining functional status.

There are other signs to look for as well.

Check our guide

The Value of a Partnership with VITAS

24/7/365 Clinical Support

Complex Modalities

High-Acuity Care

Open Formulary

Advanced Illness Specialists

Thought Leaders

Testimonials from Patients' Families

“While receiving VITAS care, my mom has not had to be hospitalized—a sharp contrast to her time prior to this care.”
- Judi B., Virginia

“VITAS was a shining light in the dark tunnel of seeing my dearest wife’s life ending. I really have no words rich and expressive enough to convey my gratitude for what they did for us, all of them, from top to bottom.”
- Benjamin Z., Illinois

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