American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine Leader Suggests Health Care Reforms To Cut Costs

Congress can help diminish barriers to quality care for people with serious illness, according to Howard Tuch, MD, MS, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). AAHPM was one of three groups that presented information at a Capitol Hill briefing coordinated by the offices of US Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Charles Boustany, MD, sponsors of legislation (HR 1898) that would provide Medicare coverage for “end of life” care consultations.

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Filed under: Medicare / Medicaid / Tricare on June 25th, 2009