Original writing.
Practical insight.
Complete articles by Max Diamond, M.D. and colleagues, alongside Hospice Report educational guides.
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The Origins and Auspices of Hospice
The development of modern hospice care and its patient-centered purpose.
By Max Diamond, M.D. and Lior Matian
Read full article ↗ORIGINAL ARTICLE · October 15, 2021POLST: How to Start the Conversation
How to begin a conversation about wishes, prognosis, and treatment choices.
By Max Diamond, M.D., Esen Sainz, J.D., MPH, Kendra Oliver, MBA
Read full article ↗ORIGINAL ARTICLE · November 1, 2021The Hard Facts about Survival Rates
The original POLST series article on treatment outcomes and informed choices.
By Max Diamond, M.D., Mary-Kate Kelledy, J.D., Kendra Oliver, MBA
Read full article ↗ORIGINAL ARTICLE · November 9, 2021A Word About Documentation
Clinical documentation, communication, and planning for end-of-life care.
By Max Diamond, M.D.
Read full article ↗ORIGINAL ARTICLE · December 9, 2023CMS Reimbursement Guidelines for NPs, PAs, and Assistant Surgeons
The complete 2023 article, preserved with its original billing and reimbursement discussion.
By Max Diamond, M.D.
Read full article ↗ORIGINAL ARTICLE · November 2, 2021Compassionate Utilization of the POLST Form
Compassionate care and the practical use of POLST in honoring patient preferences.
By Max Diamond, M.D., Mary-Kate Kelledy, J.D., Kendra Oliver, MBA
Read full article ↗Educational guides & policy updates
FY 2027: what changes on October 1
The finalized payment update, aggregate cap, and election changes.
Read the guide Understanding careHospice and palliative care: a clearer distinction
Both focus on comfort. Their timing and benefits differ.
Read the guide For patients & familiesWhat Medicare hospice covers
Understand the benefit, continuing eligibility, and common costs.
Read the guide Planning aheadPOLST and advance directives work together
Two different documents. One goal: care that reflects your wishes.
Read the guide Clinical practiceHOPE and hospice quality reporting
Where to find current assessment guidance and reporting updates.
Read the guide Clinical practiceDocument the patient’s trajectory
Clinical tools support an individualized assessment over time.
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