In this conversation, Peter Benjamin and Chris Comeaux discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mortality rates, particularly the concept of 'death pull forward' and its implications for hospice care. 

Peter highlights the significant role of assisted living facilities in hospice days and explores macro trends in healthcare, emphasizing the shift from vertical to horizontal care models. 

The discussion also covers the evolution of palliative care, frail elderly practices, and institutional special needs plans (iSNPs), while stressing the importance of measuring quality of care, particularly in pain management. 

The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of healthcare and the necessity of collaboration across various care models.

Guest:
Peter Benjamin, Partner, The Huntington Consulting Group

Host:
Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS

https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/conspiracy-of-verticals-rethinking-healthcare-models-with-peter-benjamin

Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast