Hospice News June 27, 2023
Jim Parker

As more hospices engage with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, they may be able to learn from the experiences of some home health providers.

Historically, MA has not covered hospice. Now, many operators are contracting with managed care plans for other service lines, such as palliative care, or they may be participating in the hospice component of the value-based insurance design model.

The value of care in the home is one area in which payers and providers can align their incentives, Scott Powers, CEO of Elara Caring. explained at the Home Care Innovation + Investment Conference in Chicago.

“Everyone needs access to the home and what it provides. It’s a very sticky consumer experience with a lot of engagement and an...

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