Which of the following correctly describes an aspect of hospice care?

A. Patients are referred to clergy for bereavement care.
B. Interdisciplinary care is not available to patients on hospice care.
C. Hospice care is not reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid.
D. Most in-home hospice programs are independently run.
E. Hospice care only occurs in hospitals.

D. Most in-home hospice programs are independently run.

Most in-home hospice programs are independently run in a fashion similar to visiting nurse or home health care agencies. Hospice programs generally provide bereavement services through discussion groups, follow-up visits from hospice personnel, and sometimes referral to appropriate mental health professionals. Patients receive coordinated care at home by multidisciplinary teams composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, home health aides, pharmacists, physical therapists, clergy, volunteers, and family members. Hospice care is generally reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurance companies and managed care programs.