The Hospice Hustle
How a Visionary Movement Became a Plaything for Profiteers
Easy money and a lack of regulation have transformed a crusade to provide death with dignity into a $22 billion industry rife with fraud, abuse and exploitation.
Regulators Overhaul Inspections of Hospice Providers
A report last year from ProPublica and The New Yorker revealed a $22 billion hospice industry rife with fraud and exploitation. CMS announced reforms that go into effect immediately.
Pressure Mounts for Hospice Reform
As part of a growing national dialogue around hospice abuse, trade groups and government watchdog agencies are pushing regulators to make changes.
Congress and Industry Leaders Call for Crackdown on Hospice Fraud
Following a ProPublica-New Yorker investigation into the hospice industry, members of the Comprehensive Care Caucus and national trade groups are demanding reform.
How to Research Your Hospice (and Avoid Hospice Fraud)
A guide for readers, patients and caregivers.
Endgame: How the Visionary Hospice Movement Became a For-Profit Hustle
Half of all Americans now die in hospice care. Easy money and a lack of regulation transformed a crusade to provide death with dignity into an industry rife with fraud and exploitation.
