Hospice Care
Coverage of Hospice Care in the Nexus archive.
- How a man's lavish lifestyle was financed by defrauding American taxpayers
A man financed his lavish lifestyle by defrauding American taxpayers through scams targeting state-run hospice care, daycare, and food assistance programs. He pleaded guilty in 2023 to one of the largest medical fraud cases in California history.
- ‘I’m unsure of the best approach’: My father, 91, is in hospice care. He left his six children CDs. Can we cash out?
A 91-year-old father in hospice care has left six CDs to his children. His banker advised liquidating the CDs after his death.
- Restoring trust in hospice begins with ending Medicare fraud
The hospice community is collaborating with policymakers to combat Medicare fraud and strengthen program integrity, aiming to restore trust and ensure patients receive essential care.
- Lopez: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice
The article discusses the prevalence of fraud in hospice care while emphasizing that quality services exist. It provides guidance on selecting legitimate hospice providers to avoid scams.
- Hope Street star Finnian Garbutt dead aged 28: Actor passes away after entering hospice care after terminal cancer diagnosis
Finnian Garbutt, a star of the TV show Hope Street, died at age 28 after entering hospice care following a terminal cancer diagnosis. The actor's passing highlights the impact of terminal illness on young individuals.