Congress Approves Measure To Tighten Scrutiny, Inspections Of Hospices
The Washington Post: Congress Approves Tighter Scrutiny Of HospicesHospice agencies must subject themselves to government inspections at least once every three years under new legislation approved by Congress, part of a measure that addresses concerns about substandard operators in the booming industry. Approved by the House earlier this week and by the Senate late Thursday night, the bill also requires closer scrutiny of hospices at which a large percentage of patients live longer than six months — a sign to regulators that a hospice may be intentionally enrolling people who are more profitable than patients closer to death (Whoriskey, 9/19). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.
