Hospice and Palliative Care Program Receives 5-Star Rating from CMS
HaysMed is pleased to announce that its Hospice and Palliative Care program has once again been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as published on the official federal healthcare comparison platform, Medicare.gov. This distinction represents the highest level of quality recognition available for hospice care providers in the United States.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, oversees the Medicare.gov Care Compare tool, which evaluates and reports on the quality of care delivered by healthcare providers nationwide. The 5-star rating reflects HaysMed’s continued excellence in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing terminal illnesses.
Sarah Dreiling, RN, Director of Clinical Care at HaysMed, expressed her pride in the team’s achievement, “This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our hospice nurses, physicians, social worker, pastoral care, and volunteers. Their commitment to providing comfort, dignity, and support to patients and their families is truly exceptional.”
Dr. Kayla Gray, DO, Medical Director for Hospice, added, “We are honored to receive this distinction once again. Our team is deeply committed to ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care during life’s most vulnerable moments.”
According to the CMS rating, hospice services are designed to support patients with terminal diagnoses such as cancer, dementia, stroke, heart disease, and respiratory conditions. Medicare.gov encourages families to consider both the types of conditions treated and the quality-of-care ratings when selecting a hospice provider.
To assist families in making informed decisions, please visit the HaysMed Hospice and Palliative Care webpage which also includes frequently asked questions.
For more information about HaysMed’s Hospice and Palliative Care services, please visit the webpage or contact (785) 623-6200.
Featured in the photos are a few of the incredible individuals behind our HaysMed Hospice and Palliative Care services.
