Care Connection, a division of Hospice of the Piedmont, provides home health care for
individuals with life-threatening illness who need skilled care at home. For admission to
the program, a patient of any age must be homebound and have a life-limiting illness that
requires skilled nursing care. Some patients in Care Connection may be pursing aggressive,
curative treatment; others are focusing on comfort measures only. Special emphasis is placed
on the transition patients make when being discharged from a hospital. Care Connection is a
highly cost-effective alternative to hospitalization, and reimbursement for care is received
from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.