Medicare Increases Reimbursement for Private Equity-Owned Hospices
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What happened
Medicare is now paying nearly $1,000 more per stay for hospices that were acquired by private equity firms. Researchers have suggested that these private equity firms may increase inappropriate admissions in order to maximize reimbursement.
From healthcaredive.com
Why it matters
The increased reimbursement rates for private equity-owned hospices could lead to higher operational costs for Medicare. This change occurs as private equity companies continue to acquire hospice facilities.
Private equity companies are acquiring hospices as the death doula movement expands from birth doula practices.
From healthcaredive.com
Who's involved
- MedicareThe US federal health insurance program that pays increased reimbursement rates for hospices.
Who could feel it
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