Palliative care helps people manage their serious or chronic illness or disease. The care team helps the patient feel better by preventing or treating the symptoms and side effects of their disease and treatment. Patients can continue to receive treatment intended to cure their illness. Care is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other specialists who work together. Visits are typically once every two weeks but are based on patient needs and may be more or less often. Palliative care is based on the needs of the patient, not on the patient’s prognosis. Palliative care is covered by most insurance. Copays may apply.
What We Offer
Sometimes coordinating medications is hard. Names that are too long and sound alike, knowing when to take which medication, and then you come out of the hospital and things change. We will help you understand your medication schedule, set you up with a deliverable pharmacy, and/or teach you or your caregiver how to set up a medication box.
Conditions we address
Our dedicated team of experts can treat a wide range of symptoms related to various diseases, including but not limited to cancer, lung disease, kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke, and ALS. We are well-equipped to help you navigate the unique challenges of your specific condition.
Personalized Symptom Management
Together with your physician, we help you design a personalized plan tailored to manage both your symptoms and the progression of your disease. This plan is flexible and adaptable, changing alongside your changing wishes and needs. Our goal is to optimize your comfort and well-being throughout your healthcare journey.
Benefits of Bridges Palliative Care
Prescription Management
Our team can write prescriptions for medications, durable medical equipment, oxygen, or wound care supplies. We ensure that you have access to the necessary resources to manage your condition effectively.
Expert Care at Your Doorstep
Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, specialists, and social workers provide convenient home visits, eliminating unnecessary trips to the hospital or clinic. We work closely with your physician and healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care, optimizing your treatment and enhancing your well-being. Experience personalized, expert care in the comfort and familiarity of your own environment.
Inclusive Approach
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality palliative care, regardless of their insurance or income status. Our services are available to you, irrespective of your insurance coverage or financial situation. Palliative care is typically covered by most insurances, although copays may apply.
Eligibility
Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided together with curative treatment. Medicare and Medicaid cover palliative care patient visits by a physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). These visits may require copays. Some Medicare Advantage and Commercial Plans offer coverage for palliative care visits and services, but specifics vary by plan.