Palliative Care Case Management

Abstract

Integrating PCCM into the practices of a provider of Medicaid managed care can result in positive patient outcomes, improved utilization of healthcare services, and related savings for the managed care provider. Such a program can increase access to community-based palliative care for Medicaid recipients with life-threatening illnesses. PCCM can address the multiple needs of younger patients with serious illness who are not yet ready to forego curative efforts.