Access to hospice and certain services under the hospice benefit for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease or cancer
09/14/25 at 03:30 AM
Access to hospice and certain services under the hospice benefit for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease or cancer
MedPAC report; by Kim Neuman, Grace Oh, Nancy Ray; 9/5/25
Summary: MedPAC explores policy and payment options for higher cost services that may be covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit, such as dialysis, radiation, blood transfusions, and chemotherapy. Advantages and disadvantages / complexities of potential policy directions are outlined, including enhanced data reporting, hospice payment policy changes, and a voluntary transitional program.