Gentiva Health Services
Gentiva Health Services is an American health care company.
What is palliative care?
“Palliative care is a medical specialty that focuses on aggressive pain control and symptom management for people with serious or life-limiting illnesses. The main purpose of palliative care is to improve quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and treating symptoms within a supportive patient and family-centered care program.”
View in the company profileIs palliative care the same as hospice care?
“While both palliative care and hospice care are designed to help people diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, there are two main differences between the services. Palliative care may be provided at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice services require a terminal prognosis.”
View in the company profileIf I start palliative care, do I need to stop curative treatments?
“No, palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment.”
View in the company profileWho pays for palliative care?
“Medicaid, Medicare Part B, and many private insurers may cover the costs of palliative care for those who qualify. We obtain the necessary insurance authorization and approval for treatment or change of palliative services prior to services being provided.”
View in the company profileHow does palliative care differ from the care I’m getting now?
“Palliative care works collaboratively with your current healthcare providers, to ensure that each aspect of your treatment plan and care is communicated and coordinated effectively.”
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