title: A model to improve value: the interdisciplinary palliative care services agreement.
abstract: Abstract This article examines the definition of value in medical care for palliative care patients and describes an Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Services Agreement, which is a framework for valued, financially sustainable palliative care at a 500-bed academic medical center. Quality standards drive team interventions and also serve as metrics for financial support. The agreement defines staffing ratios necessary for sustainable team growth and represents a financial model that positions the field of palliative medicine competitively among other medical specialities.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas 66160, USA. Kporter-williamson@kumc.edu
authors: Karin
authors: K
authors: Porter-Williamson
authors: Marilyn
authors: M
authors: Parker
authors: Stewart
authors: S
authors: Babbott
authors: Patrick
authors: P
authors: Steffen
authors: Steven
authors: S
authors: Stites
mesh_terms: D032982:Contracts; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011787:Quality of Health Care