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. 

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ISBN: 978-1-889296-10-4

Product Details

Editor
Ruth M. Thomson, DO MBA HMDC FACOI FAAHPM 

Editor
Ronald J. Crossno, MD HMDC FAAFP FAAHPM 

Tables, Figures, and Abbreviations

Foreword (PDF)
Joseph Rotella, MD MBA HMDC FAAHPM

Acknowledgements and Contributors

Introduction
Ruth M. Thomson, DO MBA HMDC FACOI FAAHPM

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

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

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

Chapter 4: Pediatric Hospice
Kristen Moyer, MD MTS FAAP

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

Chapter 6: Community Relations
Sandra Frellsen, MD HMDC FACP FAAHPM 

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

Chapter 8: Physician Leadership 
Bethany Cox Snider, MD HMDC FACP FAAHPM

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

Chapter 10: Clinical Ethics
Lori Earnshaw, MD HMDC FAAHPM  

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