Medication Relatedness Determinations and Hospice Formularies: Understanding the Essentials

Course Code: REL-PAC-ENCLARA-MRDHF

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 4/30/2026

Learning Objectives:
Describe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) hospice medication coverage regulations
Recognize differences between formularies and hospice coverage
Outline steps in making medication coverage determinations in hospice

Subject Matter Expert: Lily Chen, PharmD

Lily Chen is a California Bay Area native who completed her undergraduate education at UC Berkeley and received her Doctor of Pharmacy at Touro University California. She is a passionate pharmacist who has focused her career on making an impact in hospice care. Her commitment to making a difference in people’s lives is what motivates her to give her all every day.

 

Beyond her professional life, Lily enjoys spending time with her loved ones and taking advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings of the Bay Area through camping and hiking. She is also an active member of her community who volunteers her time to foster animals in need of a home. Lily believes giving back is essential and takes great pride in making a positive impact on the world around her. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.