Hospice Services. Supportive services provided to patients who have reached the terminal stage of their illness when aggressive, curative therapy is no longer appropriate. Hospice care includes medical services such as pain management, as well as emotional support (for example, counseling) for both patients and their families.
Appears in 34 contracts
Sources: Contract for Medicaid Managed Care Services, Medicaid Managed Care Services Agreement, Contract for Medicaid Managed Care Services