Dexur analyzed Apr 2016 to Mar 2019 Medicare claims data for Heart Attack Hospitalizations in Massachusetts to benchmark cost of care (i.e. Medicare Payments) across a 90-day episode of care from the date of admission. The cost of care is calculated by summing all medicare payments from the date of admission for 90 days and tracks the patient for any hospital readmission and post-acute care facilities including Hospice, home health, and hospice. The lower the cost of care, the higher the ranking because lower costs imply better quality (fewer days in the hospital, Hospice and home health) and also better economic outcomes for patients and insurance companies.
| Avg. Cost Per User (Risk Adjusted) | Hospice Name | Total Users (Apr 2016 to Mar 2019) | Total Users (Apr 2016 to Mar 2019) for DRG 280 | Total Medicare Payments for DRG 280 | Avg. Cost Per User for DRG 280 |
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| 1 | Merrimack Valley Hospice 360 MERRIMACK STREET, BUILDING 9, Lawrence, MA, 1843 |
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| 2 | Hospice and Palliative Care 200 MILL ROAD, Fairhaven, MA, 2719 |
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| 3 | Hope Health 765 ATTUCKS LANE, Hyannis, MA, 2601 |
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| 4 | Care Dimensions 75 SYLVAN STREET, SUITE B-102, Danvers, MA, 1923 |
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| 5 | VNA Care Network 120 THOMAS STREET, Worcester, MA, 1608 |
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| 6 | Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company 529 MAIN STREET, SUITE 126, Charlestown, MA, 2129 |
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| 7 | Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care 20 BURLINGTON MALL ROAD, STE 450, Burlington, MA, 1803 |
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| 8 | Good Shepherd Community Care 90 WELLS AVENUE, Newton, MA, 2459 |