Using palliative care services can lower hospital costs for some of the sickest Medicaid patients and save states money, according to a new study published in the March issue of Health Affairs.

Read more: Palliative care could save states millions – FierceHealthcare http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/palliative-care-could-save-states-millions/2011-03-08#ixzz1GMy8czyz.