Hospice Enrollment in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Decreases Acute Medical Service Utilization [Forum for Early Career Clinical Investigation]

Conclusions— Home health care Medicare beneficiaries with advanced HF who enrolled in hospice had lower acute medical service utilization after their enrollment. Their pattern of hospice use suggests that earlier referral and improved retention may benefit this population. Further research is necessary to understand hospice referral and palliative care needs of advanced HF patients.
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Heart Failure, Health Services, Quality and Outcomes Forum for Early Career Clinical Investigation Source Type: research