Specialty

    Hospice

    Eligibility documentation, care coordination, and family support calls.

    Staffing For Doctors places dedicated, HIPAA-certified virtual medical staff for hospice practices. Hospice agencies need administrative support that respects clinical sensitivity and CMS documentation standards. Our hospice pod is trained on the EHRs, payer rules, procedures, and patient workflows that define a great hospice office, onboarded in 48 hours, and managed through our HIPAA-compliant client dashboard. Starting at a flat $14/hour with no setup fees.

    Updated May 2026

    What is a hospice virtual medical assistant?

    A hospice virtual medical assistant is a dedicated, full-time, HIPAA-certified remote team member trained on the EHRs, payers, and patient workflows specific to hospice practices. Staffing For Doctors places hospice-trained virtual staff into 5+ specialty roles, from intake and scheduling to prior authorization, scribing, billing, and care coordination, onboarded within 48 hours and managed through our HIPAA-compliant client dashboard.

    Which hospice roles can we staff virtually?

    Tap any role to see exactly what they do, the EHRs and payers they know, and how they support a hospice practice.

    What outcomes can you expect?

    48hrs
    Time to live hospice staff
    70%
    Lower staffing cost vs in-house
    $14
    Flat hourly rate, no setup fees
    The Staffing Crisis

    Why hospice practices are hiring virtual.

    Front-office hiring has become the bottleneck for hospice groups. Here is the data driving the shift.

    45 days

    to fill a front-office role

    Source: SHRM, 2024

    100K+

    U.S. healthcare worker shortage projected by 2028

    Source: Mercer Healthcare Workforce Report

    40%

    annual turnover rate at the front desk

    Source: MGMA Stat Poll

    $30,000

    average cost of a vacant front-office position

    Source: SHRM Talent Acquisition Benchmark

    How does it work for Hospice practices?

    01

    Free 20-min consult

    We scope the right hospice roles, review your EHR, and size your engagement.

    02

    Matched in 24 hours

    You receive a shortlist of hospice-trained candidates by the next business day.

    03

    Live in 48 hours

    You interview, approve, and your new team member is onboarded - typically within two business days.

    Savings Estimate

    Most Hospice practices save $28,000–$46,000 per assistant per year.

    Versus a full-time US in-house hire including salary, taxes, benefits, and recruiting costs.

    Frequently asked questions

    Common questions about virtual medical staffing for hospice practices.

    See Hospice pods in action

    Book a 20-minute walkthrough. We will show you example workflows, share pricing, and scope the right roles for your team.