ARTICLES & COMMENTARY

Selected writing and clinical perspectives

Original work by Dr. Diamond and separately labeled 2026 editorial briefings based on primary CMS sources.

DR. DIAMOND’S PUBLISHED WRITING

Original articles, in full

Read the complete articles here, including the original references. Publication dates distinguish the original writing from current policy briefings.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE / January 5, 2022The Origins and Auspices of Hospice

The development of modern hospice care and its patient-centered purpose.

Max Diamond, M.D. and Lior Matian

Read full article ORIGINAL ARTICLE / October 15, 2021POLST: How to Start the Conversation

How to begin a conversation about wishes, prognosis, and treatment choices.

Max Diamond, M.D., Esen Sainz, J.D., MPH, Kendra Oliver, MBA

Read full article ORIGINAL ARTICLE / November 1, 2021The Hard Facts about Survival Rates

The original POLST series article on treatment outcomes and informed choices.

Max Diamond, M.D., Mary-Kate Kelledy, J.D., Kendra Oliver, MBA

Read full article ORIGINAL ARTICLE / November 9, 2021A Word About Documentation

Clinical documentation, communication, and planning for end-of-life care.

Max Diamond, M.D.

Read full article ORIGINAL ARTICLE / December 9, 2023CMS Reimbursement Guidelines for NPs, PAs, and Assistant Surgeons

The complete 2023 article, preserved with its original billing and reimbursement discussion.

Max Diamond, M.D.

Read full article ORIGINAL ARTICLE / November 2, 2021Compassionate Utilization of the POLST Form

Compassionate care and the practical use of POLST in honoring patient preferences.

Max Diamond, M.D., Mary-Kate Kelledy, J.D., Kendra Oliver, MBA

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CURRENT POLICY & PRACTICE

Editorial briefings

New educational summaries on this site. These are not presented as previously published articles by Dr. Diamond.

MANAGED CARE · SEPT 2026

2027 Medicare Advantage final rule

What changed in quality measurement and supplemental benefits.

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Prior authorization changes

The operational and technology deadlines in context.

Explore HOSPICE · SEPT 2026

FY 2027 hospice rule

Payment and election-statement transparency.

Explore HOSPICE · SEPT 2026

Reading hospice utilization data

What national monitoring can and cannot tell us.

Explore CARE DELIVERY · SEPT 2026

Beyond the discharge order

A clinical checklist for continuity.

Explore CARE DELIVERY

Making the transition from hospital to home

A practical framework for continuity beyond discharge.

Explore PATIENT ADVOCACY

Making room for hospice

Helping patients and families understand an important care option.

Explore REIMBURSEMENT

Reading payment updates

Separating a national rate from the care being delivered.

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