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Medicare Pays for End-of-Life Consults

Amy Lynn Sorrel

    Texas Medicine
    |June 14, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    Medicare now reimburses physicians for advance care planning services. This new policy promotes patient and physician education on end-of-life care discussions.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Policy
    • Medical Economics

    Background:

    • Medicare established new payment codes for advance care planning (ACP) services starting in January.
    • These codes recognize ACP as a distinct, reimbursable service for physicians and healthcare facilities.

    Discussion:

    • The implementation of separate payment codes signifies a major advancement for integrating ACP into routine medical practice.
    • This policy change aims to increase the frequency and quality of discussions regarding end-of-life care preferences between patients and physicians.

    Key Insights:

    • Physicians are now compensated for providing advance care planning, incentivizing its delivery.
    • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formalized ACP reimbursement, enhancing its accessibility.

    Outlook:

    • Expect increased patient engagement in defining their healthcare wishes.
    • This policy shift is anticipated to improve the overall quality of care by ensuring patient preferences guide medical decisions.

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