; (ii) agreement and consistency with respect to care among— (I) the patient’s goals, preferences, and values; (II) any documented care plan; and (III) the care delivered; and (iii) timely and appropriate referral to hospice care. . (e) Medicare advantage Section 1852(e)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–22(e)(3) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Palliative and end-of-life care The Secretary, in consultation with the National Committee for Quality Assurance, shall prioritize the development of standards for palliative and end-of-life care, including transition to hospice care, with respect to Medicare Advantage organizations under this part for use under the quality improvement program under paragraph (1) that are the equivalent of such standards in quality programs applicable to providers of services and suppliers under the original Medicare fee-for-service program under parts A and B. . (f) Alternative payment models Section 1899(b)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395jjj(b)(3)(C) ) is amended— (1) by striking standards .—The Secretary and inserting “ standards .— (i) In general The Secretary