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OIG Report Indicates Areas of Hospice Fraud Vulnerability and Issues a Warning to Hospice Providers

Posted on January 27, 2017 by
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The HHS Office of Inspector General recently released a report indicating deficiencies in hospice election statements and physician certification of patient eligibility for hospice care.  Medicare hospice care provides help to patients who are terminally ill continue life with minimal disruptions.  In order to qualify for hospice benefits, a physician must certify the patient is […]