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Published on: December 11, 2016
Exploring new opportunities in hospice pharmacy.
Summary
Hospice care is expanding, with over 4,500 programs in the US. New regulations from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) create more roles for pharmacists on hospice interdisciplinary teams.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Hospice programs have significantly increased in number and popularity in the United States.
- There are currently over 4,500 hospice programs operating nationwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the evolving landscape of hospice care.
- To identify emerging opportunities for healthcare professionals within hospice settings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of hospice program growth trends.
- Review of recent regulatory changes by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Main Results:
- Hospice care has seen substantial growth over recent decades.
- Recent updates to CMS Conditions of Participation offer expanded roles for pharmacists.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists are increasingly integral to interdisciplinary hospice teams.
- The evolving regulatory environment supports greater pharmacist involvement in end-of-life care.
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