“Thanks to Congresswoman Esty’s efforts, CMS’ new guidance will allow patients to get their medications when they need them and reduce confusion for all hospice providers in Connecticut. Patients and their families will no longer be caught in the middle o

July 29, 2014

After visiting Bernice Johnson, a VITAS Hospice Care patient in Waterbury, I learned about a confusing new Medicare Part D policy for hospice patients, their families, and medical providers. I went back to Washington and successfully advocated for changes to ensure that patients receive the medications they so desperately need for end-of-life care.

“Thanks to Congresswoman Esty’s efforts, CMS’ new guidance will allow patients to get their medications when they need them and reduce confusion for all hospice providers in Connecticut. Patients and their families will no longer be caught in the middle of a difficult policy.”

Michelle Hanlon, VITAS Innovative Hospice General Care Manager