PRACTICE AREA / HOSPICE
Hospice & palliative care
Hospice is a meaningful option that patients and families should be able to understand, consider, and choose.
Prognosis, communication, and informed choice
Timely discussions about prognosis, symptom management, and goals of care give people space to decide what matters most. Eligibility and documentation are essential; so is explaining the full scope of support for patients and families.
Read Dr. Diamond’s hospice writing ↗HOSPICE READING ROOM
Care, coverage, and quality
FINAL RULE / 2026
The 2027 hospice rule
A 2.3% payment update alongside changes to election transparency.
Explore DATA / 2026What the hospice monitoring report measures
Use national utilization data as context, not as a substitute for individual assessment.
Explore CARE / PATIENT GOALSMaking room for the hospice conversation
Clear choices begin with the patient’s values and a practical account of the benefit.
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