Palliative Care’s ‘Endless Opportunities’ to Grow

Workforce growth and referral relationship development are among the most significant determinants of sustainability and scale in the palliative care space. Opportunities abound for providers with a stronghold on successful payment and retention strategies. Having sufficient staff is key to building a palliative care program, according to Dr. Kerry Moss, palliative care medical director for […]

The Case for a Palliative Care Medicare Carve-Out

The future of palliative care payment is reaching an uncertain, but potentially promising time in the Medicare landscape. Trends that have taken shape in the value-based insurance design (VBID) demonstration and other payment models may be among the driving forces. Though unlikely to take shape anytime soon, the potential for a palliative care carve-out in […]

Bill Would Create New State-Level Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Care Program

Connecticut legislators recently introduced a bill that aims to create a statewide pediatric hospice and palliative program. If enacted, the bill would require the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) to create a plan for the development of the program and establish general statutes around its implementation. The plan would have to be completed by […]