Edited by

Ruth M. Thomson, DO MBA HMDC FACOI FAAHPM
Chief Medical Officer
Four Seasons
Flat Rock, NC

Ronald J. Crossno, MD HMDC FAAHPM
Chief Medical Advisor
Gentiva Health Services
Hutto, TX

The Hospice Physician and Medical Director Manual, 4th edition, equips physicians working within hospice settings to effectively function and lead programming that delivers community-centered compassionate care while complying with administrative, regulatory and Medicare practices. Expand your competence and confidence in performing job duties and navigating complex administrative and regulatory scenarios. This manual serves as an essential resource for hospice advanced practice clinicians and team managers. 

ISBN: 978-1-889296-10-4

Product Details

Tables, Figures, and Abbreviations

Foreword ( PDF)
Joseph Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM

Acknowledgements and Contributors

Introduction
Ruth M. Thomson, DO MBA HMDC FACOI FAAHPM

1 Qualifications, Roles, and Skills
Laura J. Hoeksema, MD MPH FAAHPM; and Robert Crook, MD HMDC FACP FAAHPM 

2 Organizational Structures and Standards
Abi Katz, DO MS HMDC FAAHPM;  and Joseph Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM

3 Administrative Responsibilities and Clinical Care
David Wensel, DO HMDC FAAHPM; and Joseph Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM

4 Pediatric Hospice
Kristen Moyer, MD MTS FAAP   

5 Operational Administration and Management
Elaina Ori-Honeycutt, DO HMDC FAAHPM 

6 Community Relations 
Sandra Frellsen, MD HMDC FACP FAAHPM 

7 Hospice Education, Training, and Research
Cristine Maloney, MD HMDC; and Lori D. Richer, MD HMDC 

8 Physician Leadership
Bethany Cox Snider, MD HMDC FACP FAAHPM 

9 Physician Burnout and Self-Care
Carrie Hempel-Sanderoff, DO HMDC 

10 Clinical Ethics
Lori Earnshaw, MD HMDC FAAHPM 

11 Equitable Care and Diversity in Hospice
Kimberly Curseen, MD FAAHPM; Kaishauna Guidry, MD HMDC; LaTasha R. Hayes, MD MS; Arshia Madni, MD FAAP; and Corey Xavier Tapper, MD MS