Common use of Hospice Care Clause in Contracts

Hospice Care. Hospice care is covered in lieu of curative treatment for terminal illness for Members who meet all of the following criteria: • A GHC Provider has determined that the Member's illness is terminal and life expectancy is six (6) months or less. • The Member has chosen a palliative treatment focus (emphasizing comfort and supportive services rather than treatment aimed at curing the Member's terminal illness). • The Member has elected in writing to receive hospice care through GHC's Hospice Program or GHC’s approved hospice program. • The Member has available a primary care person who will be responsible for the Member's home care. • A GHC Provider and GHC's Hospice Director, or his/her designee, have determined that the Member's illness can be appropriately managed in the home. Hospice care shall mean a coordinated program of palliative and supportive care for dying Members by an interdisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers centering primarily in the Member's home.

Hospice Care. Hospice care is covered in lieu of curative treatment for terminal illness for Members who meet all of the following criteria: • A GHC Provider has determined that the Member's illness is terminal and life expectancy is six (6) months or less. • The Member has chosen a palliative treatment focus (emphasizing comfort and supportive services rather than treatment aimed at curing the Member's terminal illness). • The Member has elected in writing to receive hospice care through GHC's Hospice Program or GHC’s approved hospice program. • The Member has available a primary care person who will be responsible for the Member's home care. • A GHC Provider and GHCXXX's Hospice Director, or his/her designee, have determined that the Member's illness can be appropriately managed in the home. Hospice care shall mean a coordinated program of palliative and supportive care for dying Members by an interdisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers centering primarily in the Member's home.