- Definition: A medical condition that requires a prolonged period of inpatient hospital care (generally 90 days or more) and is likely to result in death or significant functional impairment. - Examples: - End-stage renal disease - Advanced cancer - Severe dementia - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with severe respiratory failure - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Condition 6:
- Definition: A medical condition that requires a substantial amount of home health care or other supportive services and is likely to result in death or significant functional impairment. - Examples: - Advanced heart failure - Stroke with significant neurological deficits - Multiple sclerosis with severe mobility impairment - Parkinson's disease with advanced symptoms - Dementia with behavioral problems