Town Hall with National Organization Leaders-Town Hall with National Organization Leaders

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The panelists discussed the role of Hospice Medical Directors in improving equitable access to hospice services. They emphasized the importance of personal and systemic efforts to address disparities. One key recommendation was for medical directors to engage in conversations with colleagues who know the patient before making eligibility decisions. They also highlighted the need for healthcare organizations to address biases and explore ways to engage with faith communities and community organizations to build trust in certain populations. The panelists stressed the importance of preserving reimbursement for telehealth visits, which have been helpful in improving access to care, especially during the pandemic. They encouraged medical directors to advocate for policies that support telehealth and to comment on proposed rules to preserve its benefits. Overall, the panelists emphasized the need for collaboration, education, and policy changes to ensure equitable access to quality hospice care.

Keywords

Hospice Medical Directors

equitable access

disparities

eligibility decisions

healthcare organizations

biases

faith communities

telehealth visits

policy changes