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Saturday, March 31, 2012: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
National Harbor 2 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Suzi Johnson, MPH, RN
Learning Objectives:
1. Define the fundamental components of an ACO
2. Describe the key elements of a concurrent palliative care model for advanced stage cancer in an ACO structure
3. Discuss the financial implications of the concurrent care palliative care model within an ACO
Evidence demonstrates beneficial outcomes for patients receiving palliative care while in the last phase of life including improved care coordination between patient and family, healthcare providers and alignment of patient preferences and goals. The integration of concurrent palliative care increases patient autonomy in decision-making, improves the overall patient and family healthcare experience and encourages earlier utilization of hospice care. Learn how an integrated delivery system has developed and implemented an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model inclusive of palliative and end-of-life care for patients with advanced stage cancer.
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