States Chart A Policy Path to Improve Palliative Care Services Across The Care Continuum
on Wed, 2019-08-14 11:50 Alyssa
Palliative care is an effective strategy to improve the quality of care and quality of life for seriously ill individuals while reducing the cost of care for these patients. Palliative care services are delivered alongside curative treatment and often include pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based supports. These services help patients cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary or unwanted care.
News Author:
Trish Riley
Kitty Purington
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[1] https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20190807.984947/full/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=How%20States%20Can%20Improve%20Palliative%20Care%3B%20Marketplace%20Enrollment%3B%20Quality%20Of%20Surgical%20Care%20In%20The%20Military%20Health%20System%3B%20Unplanned%20Readmissions%20At%20Military%20Treatment%20Facilities&utm_campaign=HAT