IMPROVING
QUALITY
OF LIFE
FOR
EVERYONE,
EVERYWHERE
Over 90 million Americans with serious illness experience low quality of life and
unnecessary suffering as they approach and navigate end-of-life.
This is where we rolled up our sleeves and got down to business.
Created by a clinician, for clinicians, MyLivingObituary integrated technology
with evidence-based practice, advancing patient-centered care and improving
quality of life for everyone, everywhere.
Helping You As You Help Patients, Families & Caregivers
Our platform integrates EBP Legacy/Dignity Therapy
methodology into clinical practice, elevating and
complementing the care of teams during ACP
conversations. Implementation into the palliative
care timeline is a proven intervention positively
influencing quality of life and patient experience.
Helping Your Organization Achieve Patient-Centered Goals & Value Based Metrics
Whole Person Care
Address emotional, spiritual & social needs supporting the whole person. Engage pt & family in their own care,improving perception around death & end-of-life planning.
Standardized & Coordinated Care Across Any Setting
Regardless of prognosis documentation will be digitally available across in & outpatient settings for both patients & designated caregivers.
Achieve Value Based Metrics
Help to maximize reimbursement by improving quality of life & patient-centered outcomes.
Create Revenue by Leveraging ACP CPT Codes
Leverage our platform to augment & increase number of ACP conversations. Code drops for ACP & CPT codes 99497 & 99498.
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