Disparities in election, access, and outcomes in Medicare end-of-life care: A national study

Disparities in election, access, and outcomes in Medicare end-of-life care: A national study
Innovation in Aging, by Thomas Christian, Michael Plotzke, Mariana Sarango Cancel, Catherine Hersey, and Zinnia Harrison; 12/23
We examined whether end-of-life care racial disparities persist even within groups with similar geographic access and health care options. We reviewed calendar year (CY)2021 fee-for-service Medicare claims to determine if a beneficiary ever: elected hospice, had an end-of-life care conversation with their physician, and/or received advanced care planning services. ... We found no substantial racial/ethnic disparities in recorded advance care plans or end-of-life conversations.