Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act aims to test a community-based palliative care model for Medicare beneficiaries.
The Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act seeks to amend the Social Security Act to test a community-based palliative care model. This model, managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will provide care coordination and palliative care for high-risk beneficiaries. It aims to improve care outcomes and experiences while reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. The model will include a range of services such as pain management, symptom management, and mental health support.
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