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Managing the Hospice Payment Cap by Balancing Length of Stay

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The cap is designed to prevent overuse of hospice, put controls on Medicare spending and foster greater access to care among patients. In 2025, this will rise to $34,465. One key to cap management is to find an appropriate mix of long length-of-stay patients and those expected to be in hospice for a shorter time.

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