AHEC, April 28, 2023
National Cancer Institute Definition
“A program that gives special care to people who are near the end of life and have stopped treatment to cure or control their disease…The main goal of hospice care is to control pain and other symptoms of illness so patients can be as comfortable and alert as possible. It is usually given at home, but may also be given in a hospice center, hospital, or nursing home.” emphasis added
What does growth of FP hospices mean for total health care spending and health outcomes? Do policies intended to curb improper admissions actually work?
\[ \begin{align*} FP_{icz} &= \alpha + \beta \mathbf{D_{FP,cz}} + \delta X_{icz} + \gamma D_{NP,cz} + \lambda_{z} + \lambda_{c} + \epsilon_{icz} \\ Y_{icz} &= \tilde{\alpha} + \tilde{\beta} \widehat{FP}_{icz} + \tilde{\delta} X_{icz} + \tilde{\gamma} D_{NP,cz} + \tilde{\lambda}_{z} + \tilde{\lambda}_{c} + \varepsilon_{icz} \end{align*} \]
Not only admission that is potentially influenced by presence of FP hospice
Not only admission that is potentially influenced by presence of FP hospice
Hospice organizations can assist in determining eligibility for patients suffering from terminal illnesses.
Ian McCarthy, Emory University & NBER
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ian.mccarthy@emory.edu