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Learn which quality metrics matter most to payers, hospitals, and ACOs — and how to stand out in preferred networks
Out of more than 40 hospice measures available today, only a handful truly move the needle when it comes to payer relationships, hospital referrals, and patient satisfaction. Do you know which ones they are — and how your hospice stacks up?
In this free webinar, members of the expert panel behind the Hospice Measures That Matter report will reveal the metrics that have the greatest impact on network participation and long-term success.
What You'll Learn
- The decision criteria used by the expert panel
- The measures that matter most to payers, ACOs, and referring hospitals
- How to evaluate your performance using Medicare claims and other CMS data
- Practical ways to align your quality improvement plan for success in value-based care
Don’t get left out of the conversation! Whether you’re competing for preferred network inclusion or working to strengthen your quality program, this session will help you focus your time and resources on the measures that matter most.
[Free webinar] Hospice Measures that Matter
Focus on the Metrics That Put You Ahead
TUE, SEP 23 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM CT
About Your Experts
Martha L. Twaddle, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, HMDC
Dr. Twaddle earned her medical degree from Indiana University and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern University, where she was Chief Resident. She is a Clinical Professor at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. A leader in her field, she served as AAHPM President (2002–2003) and received its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. She co-chaired the National Consensus Project, guiding the 2018 update of palliative care clinical practice guidelines.
Ira Byock, MD, FAAHPM
Ira Byock is a palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care for people living with serious medical conditions. He has been involved in hospice and palliative care since 1978. His research has contributed to conceptual frameworks for the lived experience of illness; measures for subjective quality of life; and counseling methods for life completion and wellbeing. He is a past president of the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. His books include Dying Well, The Four Things That Matter Most, and The Best Care Possible.
Judi Lund Person, MPH, CHC
Judi has worked with providers on hospice regulatory issues for more than 40 years and has developed and updated countless regulatory and compliance resources. She is known for turning regulations into “plain English.” Early in her career, Judi was a part of a small group of advocates that worked for the passage of the Medicare Hospice Benefit in Congress.
Bob Tavares
VP & GM — HealthPivots
As the VP & GM of HealthPivots, Bob is guided by his passion for analyzing Medicare claims data to improve quality and financial performance. During his career, Bob has helped over 100 health plans and Accountable Care Organizations implement technology enabled population health programs. Bob is the creator of the Hospice Measures that Matter report.