Choosing a Hospice Provider

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice is a compassionate, patient-centered approach to medical care and support delivered by trained professionals for those facing a life-limiting illness.

Do I Have to Pay for Hospice?

There are no out-of-pocket expenses to the patient or caregiver for Hospice services. Hospice care is a covered benefit under Medicare Part A, Medicaid, most private insurance plans including HMOs, and other managed care organizations.

Who can benefit from ViaQuest Hospice Services?

Care provided by ViaQuest Hospice is not limited to cancer patients. Our team has expertise in the care of patients with other life-limiting illnesses, such as end stage:

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Pulmonary Disease
• Cardiovascular Disease
• ALS
• AIDS
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Liver Disease
• Renal Disease
• Debility

Is the Hospice team available at Night and on Weekends?

You can reach ViaQuest Hospice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling:
Pennsyvania: (724) 864-8614 or 1-888-334-5696.
Central Ohio: 1-888-494-6753

Where are Hospice Services Provided?

Hospice care is provided at the patient’s home or other place of residence (nursing home, assisted living, personal care home, hospital, etc.).

When and How is a Decision made regarding Hospice Care?

The decision belongs to you and your loved ones; however, at any time during a life-limiting illness, it is important to discuss all of your care options, including hospice. The patient and family should feel free to discuss hospice care with their physician or other healthcare professionals. The ViaQuest Hospice Staff is always available to provide information on how we can help you.

Do I have to Change Physicians?

No. While ViaQuest Hospice has a Medical Director to oversee the patient’s plan of care, our staff will always work with your physician.

What Specific Assistance does Hospice Provide
Home-based Patients?

Hospice patients are cared for by a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, certified hospice aides, clergy, therapists and volunteers. Each provides assistance based on their own area of expertise and patient needs. In addition, hospices provide medications related to the hospice diagnosis, supplies, equipment and respite services.

What if the Patient’s Condition Improves or He/She Opts
for Additional Curative Treatments?

You are always in charge. You may revoke hospice services at any time and seek additional treatments. The ViaQuest staff will work with you to in whatever path you chose to take. If a discharged patient should later need to return to hospice care, Medicare and most private insurances will again allow coverage at that time.

Does Hospice Provide any help for Loved Ones
Who are Grieving?

Yes, Hospice provides continuing support for family and friends for at least 13 months through personal contact, individual counseling, grief support groups and referrals to additional community and professional resources.

How do I Begin Services?

Simply call one of our locations. We will provide information and/or arrange for services.
Pennsyvania: (724) 864-8614 or 1-888-334-5696.
Central Ohio: 1-888-494-6753