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In comparison, total hospice spending for Medicare in 2010 was $13 billion, with an average cost of approximately $10,700 per patient. Medicare does not limit payments for hospice care for individuals, but enforces an aggregate cap for agencies of about $24,500 per beneficiary.
Palliative care teams typically work in a hospital. Talk to your family and your doctor about your goals of care and whether palliative care and/or hospice might improve your quality of life. For a more information on palliative care vs. hospice care, click to download our quick reference guide. Related Articles: Palliative Care Can Help Cancer Patients Conditions Treated by Hospice