In Hospice Care, Longer Lives Mean Money Lost

After absorbing huge assessments for several years, often by borrowing at high rates, a number of hospice providers are bracing for a new round that they fear may shut their doors. People are not dying fast enough for the Federal Government.

Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice's Bradberry Announces Retirement - Texas Insider

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Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice's Bradberry Announces Retirement Texas Insider Bradberry has played a vital role in advocating for continued access to cost-effective home care and hospice services and protecting Medicare and Medicaid programs at both the state and national levels. The association has been a leader in educating ... Bradberry retires from TAHC&HBizjournals.com all 2 news articles »

Arlington Heights hospice faces closing amid financial audit - Chicago Tribune

Arlington Heights hospice faces closing amid financial audit Chicago Tribune Patients of a northwest suburban hospice might have to find new end-of-life care providers as the company faces a Medicare audit that operators say could force them to shut down as early as this week. Arlington Heights-based Monarch Hospice and ... and more »

Gentiva Downsizes After Medicare Reimbursement Cuts, Net Income Tanks - Senior Housing News

Gentiva Downsizes After Medicare Reimbursement Cuts, Net Income Tanks Senior Housing News Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:GTIV), the the largest provider of home health and hospice services in the US based on revenue, reported its fourth quarter and 2011 results on Feb. 7, showing losses of more than $449.8 million in the full fiscal ... LHC Group - Beaten Up, But Addressing A Huge Growth MarketSeeking Alpha Gentiva 4Q profit drops on cost-cutting chargesmsnbc.com all 9 news articles »

Social Security retirees can't ditch Medicare, court rules - Christian Science Monitor

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Social Security retirees can't ditch Medicare, court rules Christian Science Monitor But they agreed with the Obama administration that the law says those over age 65 who enroll in Social Security are automatically entitled to Medicare Part A, which covers services including hospital, nursing home care, hospice and home health care. and more »