Journal of Palliative Medicine
Cost Implication of a Community-Based Pediatric Palliative Care Program
Background: Massachusetts’ Pediatric Palliative Care Network (PPCN) program provides community-based pediatric palliative care (CBPPC) to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. PPCN offers comprehensive clinical services, integrative therapies, and case management. Objectives: This study explores whether PPCN can maintain or reduce health care utilization and costs. Design: PPCN children were compared with a propensity score matched group. Bivariate and regression analyses were conducted to comp …