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Supporting the Continuum of Care for Serious Illness in Medicaid Managed Care

NASHP

Well-coordinated care that anticipates and manages the symptoms and stressors of serious illness can help people with these and other complex conditions reduce pain and suffering , avoid receiving treatment that does not align with their wishes , and prevent overutilization of care. Access to care coordination.

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Sustainability and Value: State Palliative Care Reimbursement Strategies

NASHP

Providers received bonus payments for achieving process measures indicating that certain facets of palliative care (e.g., advance care screening) were performed. access to a palliative care team) or for outcome measures, such as improved patient satisfaction or reduced cost. (T)he