40 million Americans experience daily limitations due to a serious illness. The number will continue to grow as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age.
The potentially devastating effects of serious illnesses can be mitigated by thoughtful planning and development of an advance care plan.
Medical care for serious illness is very expensive. The sickest 5% of the population cost half of health care dollars.
Palliative care offers person-centered and holistic care to a person living with serious illness, without sacrificing access to medical treatments.