Studies & Surveys: Medicare Costs Rising With Hospice Patients In Nursing Homes

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Article Overview

This news brief discusses a New England Journal of Medicine study examining how hospice use in nursing homes changed between 2004 and 2009 and how that shift related to Medicare costs and care patterns. It is relevant to readers tracking hospice policy, nursing facility utilization, and payment trends, especially those interested in end-of-life care delivery and its financial impact.

Why This Topic Matters

The article highlights a Medicare spending trend tied to hospice growth in nursing homes and frames the issue as a policy and utilization question for hospice, long-term care, and reimbursement stakeholders.

What You Will Learn

  • How hospice use in nursing homes changed over the study period
  • What categories of Medicare spending were compared
  • How hospice use related to hospital utilization and other care patterns
  • Why the findings matter for hospice policy and end-of-life care

Who Should Read This

  • Hospice administrators
  • Nursing home administrators
  • Medicare policy analysts
  • Health services researchers
  • Long-term care professionals
  • Coding and reimbursement staff

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