Table of Contents
Author Biographies
Introduction
What are Health Insurance Administrative Data?
A Closer Look at the Basis for Payment Data
Claims Data for Hospice Care
The Medicare Model of Comprehensive Hospice Care
Uses and Limitations of Claims Data
Hospice vs. Palliative Care
Statistical Challenges
Identifying the Correct Denominator
When to "Start the Clock"
Studying Costs of Care at the End of Life
Conclusions