Congressman Lamar Smith Meets with Hope Hospice Executive Director
Summary
According to Hope Hospice mileage logs, this equates to over two hundred thousand miles our nurses, aides, chaplains, social workers and volunteers traveled in 2007 to assist our friends, family members and neighbors in times of great need.Congressman Smith stated, "Earlier this year, I spoke with officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed cuts.This timeframe is ideal for managing pain and symptoms, addressing end of life concerns and educating the family on how to best deal with their loved ones’ spiritual, physical and emotional needs.Congressman Smith stated, "Earlier this year, I spoke with officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed cuts.This timeframe is ideal for managing pain and symptoms, addressing end of life concerns and educating the family on how to best deal with their loved ones’ spiritual, physical and emotional needs.