Why hospice utilization rates have fallen
02/04/24 at 03:35 AM
Why hospice utilization rates have fallen
Hospice News, by Jim Parker; 1/25/24
National hospice utilization rates have fallen since 2020, though the total number of patients served remains consistent. ... Mathematically, the percentage declined in part because of continually changing demographics.
Publisher's note: This article quotes a decline in Medicare hospice utilization rates through 2021, which is true. However, we are seeing a rebound / increase in 2022 and 2023 information.