More Attention Needed to Prevent Abuse and Neglect in Hospice Care

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
More Attention Needed to Prevent Abuse and Neglect in Hospice Care

More Attention Needed to Prevent Abuse and Neglect in Hospice Care

When Medicaid and Medicare programs pay for nursing home or hospice care, the government requires participating hospitals, nursing homes and hospice providers to protect individuals from abuse or neglect. But federal requirements may differ, leaving gaps in protection. We find out more from GAO's John Dicken.
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Abuse and Neglect: CMS Should Strengthen Reporting Requirements to Better Protect Individuals Receiving Hospice Care
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