How the Value in Health Care Act Could Change Palliative Care Payment

Hospice News January 3, 2024
Holly Vossel

Lawmakers recently introduced the Value in Health Care Act, which, if enacted, could create inroads toward improved palliative care reimbursement.

A new version of the Value in Health Care Act includes updates to program parameters of Alternative Payment Models (APMs) to incentivize participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

These changes are designed to increase participation in value-based payment programs designed to improve quality outcomes and lower costs of care.

One potential impact of the legislation is to align palliative care payment in value-based reimbursement systems, according to Allison Silvers, chief health care transformation officer at the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC).

“The act is talking about doing a better alignment between payers and better clarity around what outcomes providers...

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