Improving the value of serious illness care

Improving the value of serious illness care
Innov Aging, by Brystana Kaufman; 12/23
My Health and Aging Policy Fellowship placement with CMMI provides an opportunity to learn about the current policies impacting palliative care payment and process for developing new models. Palliative and hospice care has been one of the fasting growing health services in the U.S. and the VA over the past decade. Although Medicare’s hospice benefit requires a 6-months life expectancy, palliative care may be appropriate for seriously ill individuals depending on their clinical and psychosocial needs...