Conference 2/25-28: Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 – Saturday, February 28, 2015

Michael Plotzke and T.J. Christian, both of Abt Associates, will be presenting at the Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), in Philadelphia, PA on February 25-28, 2015. The meeting is designed for healthcare providers and researchers interested in promoting excellence in and advancing hospice and palliative care, thus improving life for patients and families facing serious or life-threatening conditions.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

Analysis of Part B Physician Services by Hospice Beneficiaries
Michael Plotzke
Thursday, February 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Understanding Variation in Utilization of Hospice Inpatient Respite Care
Michael Plotzke
Thursday, February 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Examining Emergency Room and Observational Stay Visits during Medicare Hospice Election
T.J. Christian
Thursday, February 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

POSTER PRESENTATION:

Total Medicare Payments Related to Hospice and Non-Hospice Services for Beneficiaries Enrolled in the Hospice Benefit
T.J. Christian, Joan Teno, and Michael Plotzke
Wednesday, February 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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