# What length of hospice use maximizes reduction in medical expenditures near death in the US Medicare program?

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/what-length-of-hospice-use-maximizes-reduction-in-medical-expenditures-near/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Donald H. Taylor,Jan Ostermann,Courtney H. Van Houtven,James A. Tulsky,Karen E. Steinhauser |
| Citations | 209 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.05.028 |
| Fields | Economics, Econometrics and Finance,Health Professions,Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2169643598 |
| PMID | 17600605 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2007 |

## Paper authors

- [Courtney H. Van Houtven](https://scholariq.org/researchers/courtney-h-van-houtven/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues](https://scholariq.org/topics/palliative-care-and-end-of-life-issues/)

## Paper topics

- [Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues](https://scholariq.org/topics/palliative-care-and-end-of-life-issues/)
- [Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes](https://scholariq.org/topics/geriatric-care-and-nursing-homes/)
- [Healthcare Policy and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/healthcare-policy-and-management/)

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