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There are currently no mandatory national accreditation requirements for hospice organizations.

Instead of choosing a hospice by the seat-of-your-pants, compare it to a check list. For example, common wisdom is not to consider a hospice that does not meet the minimum certification requirements to be certified by Medicare.

If you or a representative do not have the time to do the in depth research described below, at least obtain the answers to the Quick Checklist which is part of this document.


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