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Post Contract for GIP
Author: KMouser
Date: Mar 21, 2012 11:54 am
Is there a regulation that requires a hospital to contract with a Hospice for GIP? Is it an option for the hospital to deny a contract?
Thank you!
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Re:Contract for GIP (by AmberBJones on 03/23/2012)
Yes - in order for a hospice to utilize a hospital bed or beds for hospice GIP services, the hospital and the hospice must have a written contract signed by both parties. The hospital is under no obligation to enter into such a contract although making this care option available has advantages for patients and families and for the hospital and the hospice.

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