Maryland SB611 mandates a study on the impact of reimbursing hospice room and board services under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
Maryland SB611 requires the Maryland Department of Health to conduct a study on the impact of requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to reimburse room and board services provided by a hospice house. The study will quantify overall savings per death due to hospice care and examine the effects on hospice readmission rates, length of stay, and emergency department utilization. The findings must be reported to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Health Committee by September 30, 2026.
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