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Russ Granich, MD, Internal Medicine, Hartford, CT, The Hospital of Central Connecticut

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Internal Medicine • Hartford, CT

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Regional medical Director for Palliative Care

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Summary

  • Compassionate Hospice physician who provides high quality, comfort-oriented care. Skilled in pain and symptom control. Utilization of medicine in creative ways to control symptoms. Manages, yet empowers NPs and RNs to assure the best care. Works collaboratively with management to bring strategic and tactical ideas to enhance care. Interdisciplinary team leadership that fosters growth and team approached care. Regulatory expertise in both CMS and Title 22 regulations.
    Currently looking for a leadership position at the C-Suite level. Primary areas of interest are Hospice and Palliative Care but also interested in SNF care

Education & Training

  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1985
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 2018 leadership award California Coalition for Compassionate Care (CCCC), 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • To Die at Home  
    Russ Granich, PermJ, 1/22/2018
  • Early detection of critical illness outside the intensive care unit: Clarifying treatment plans and honoring goals of care using a supportive care team  
    Russ Granich MD Zoe Sutton RN, MSN, PNP Yan S. Kim MD, PhD Megan Anderson MD Helen Wood MS, RN John E. Scharf MD Arona Ragins MA Gabriel J. Escobar MD, J Hosp Med, 11/11/2016

Press Mentions

  • Introducing SMCMA President
    Introducing SMCMA PresidentNovember 15th, 2020
  • Caring for Aging Parents
    Caring for Aging ParentsNovember 15th, 2020
  • The Death Experience
    The Death ExperienceNovember 15th, 2020
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Russ Granich, Dr. Russ Granich, MD, Dr. R Granich, Dr. Russ D. Granich