VITAS Healthcare has introduced an upgraded mobile app designed to make hospice referrals faster while giving healthcare professionals, patients, and families easier access to end-of-life care resources.
New App Simplifies Hospice Referrals
The enhanced VITAS Healthcare mobile app combines hospice referrals, eligibility tools, and educational resources into one secure platform. Healthcare professionals can use the app to submit hospice referrals directly from their mobile devices and track referral status in real time.
The app also includes interactive eligibility tools to help clinicians determine when hospice care may be appropriate. By simplifying the referral process, VITAS aims to improve communication and help patients access care sooner.
The company designed the app for physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners, and other members of the care team who regularly coordinate hospice services.
Educational Resources for Healthcare Professionals and Families
In addition to referral tools, the app offers a wide range of educational resources. Users can watch short videos created by hospice experts, read articles about end-of-life care, and join free webinars covering clinical best practices and common care scenarios.
Patients and caregivers can also use the app to learn more about hospice care and the services available to support people with serious illnesses. The platform allows families to request a hospice consultation, explore educational content, and better understand what to expect during the hospice journey.
VITAS says its clinicians and educators developed all of the app’s educational materials to provide reliable and accessible information.
Supporting Access to Hospice Care
The upgraded mobile app reflects VITAS Healthcare’s continued investment in digital tools that improve access to hospice and palliative care.
Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, VITAS serves patients across 15 states and Washington, D.C. The organization provides hospice and palliative care to more than 23,000 patients each day through home-based services, inpatient hospice facilities, and partnerships with hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities.
The enhanced app is now available for download on both Apple App Store and Google Play. By combining referral tools with educational resources, VITAS hopes to make hospice care more accessible while helping healthcare professionals and families make informed decisions during some of life’s most important moments.
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