How should we fund end-of-life care in the US? - PMC - PubMed …

In this viewpoint, we discuss the current funding of end-of-life care in the US. We argue that long-term care (LTC) expenses are underinsured relative to other types of late-in-life care, such as hospital spending and doctor visits. We then discuss potential reforms that would better insure …

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Why is end-of-life care so expensive?

Out-of-pocket expenses can be so high that the decedent’s estate is insufficient to cover them. As debt cannot be inherited, 3% of all end-of-life charges go unpaid. End-of-life care is relatively well-insured because much of this spending is on hospital care, which is mostly covered by Medicare. ...

Does the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act improve end-of-life care?

Although only a few portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act deal with end-of-life care reform, the multiple innovative efforts occurring at state and local levels are proving very effective in improving end-of-life care. ...

What happens to end-of-life care if a person dies?

Out-of-pocket expenses can be so high that the decedent's estate is insufficient to cover them. As debt cannot be inherited, 3% of all end-of-life charges go unpaid. End-of-life care is relatively well-insured because much of this spending is on hospital care, which is mostly covered by Medicare. ...

Who makes end-of-life care decisions?

In most countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Turkey, legal and medical decision-makers are the parents or legal guardians of the children. Generally, physicians and decision-makers on behalf of the child agree on end-of-life care decisions. However, sometimes there is conflict over decisions. ...

Who is involved in end-of-life care?

Many people at the end of life experience unnecessary difficulty and suffering. Patients’ family members, close friends and informal caregivers also experience a range of problems. They play very important roles in the end-of-life care of their loved ones before, during, and after death. 3 ...

Does Medicare cover end-of-life care?

End-of-life care is relatively well-insured because much of this spending is on hospital care, which is mostly covered by Medicare. Traditional Medicare also covers hospice care for patients who have a life expectancy of less than 6 months and 80% of the cost of doctor visits. ...