Change in U.S. Hospice Quality Measure Scores During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Correlation With Exposure to State Policies for Protection of Older Adults

CONCLUSION: Most HIS scores increased during this COVID-19 pandemic period; there was a small, significant negative correlation between the composite quality score and exposure to state policies for older adult protection. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospice care in the U.S. and globally, and future additions in quality reporting may facilitate real-time assessment during future public health emergencies.PMID:37563122 | DOI:10.1177/10499091231194726

Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - August 10, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Janna Baker Rogers John Cagle Source Type: research