10:00-11:00 a.m

122-K. Paying for Palliative Care: Hopeful News from the States

An older adult with serious illnesses can benefit greatly from palliative care. Unfortunately, inadequate or nonexistent Medicaid payments restrict beneficiaries' access to these services and prevent providers from delivering the support older adults need. This session will provide some hope for patients and providers. Presenters will explain how Medicaid agencies across the country are working to create and implement statewide benefits for palliative care by employing value-based payment and bundled payment models to increase reimbursement rates. You'll discover how paying for palliative care can lead to better and more equitable care, improved quality of life, and better outcomes for Medicaid recipients and their families.

• Jeanne Chirico, CEO, Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State — Albany, NY, USA
• Lea Tessitore, Director, Strategy and Partnerships, TFA Analytics — Vancouver, WA, USA