Since 2021, Medicare has been testing a pilot project (aka Medicare Carve-In) allowing some #hospice care to be administered by private insurance companies. Some of the goals are more flexible cost control and expanded acess.
Must read for #hapc
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www.npr.org Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it The end-of-life benefit costs billions a year. A new approach aims to eliminate waste and weed out bad actors, while making the care more inviting to those who most need it. Must read for #hapc
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