Q&A: Can I Get Medical Treatment And Hospice Care At The Same Time?

Michelle Andrews answers a question from a reader who wonders if there are states where they can get both curative care and hospice care at the same time. The health law may provide some solutions, Andrews says.

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<h1>Q&A: Can I Get Medical Treatment And Hospice Care At The Same Time?</h1>
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			July 11, 2011		</time>
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