The Department of Justice is suing the hospice company founded by Florida's Senate president, accusing it of submitting tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare claims for more than a decade, including while Don Gaetz was vice chairman of the board. Full story
The Department of Justice has sued Chemed Corp., saying it and its Vitas hospice business submitted tens of millions of dollars in false Medicare claims for patients who were supposed to be receiving emergency services. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is suing Chemed Corp <CHE.N> and its hospice subsidiaries, including the biggest U.S. for-profit hospice chain, alleging false billings for Medicare hospice services. Full story
Kate Middleton, spent her second wedding anniversary visiting a children’s hospice on official duties. While Prince William was on shift with the RAF in Anglesey, Kate met patients at a children's hospice in Hampshire. ITV’s Tim Ewart reports.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - At the end of life, black kidney disease patients are more likely than white patients to continue intensive dialysis instead of choosing hospice care, according to a new study. Full story
(Reuters) - A patient at a Pennsylvania hospice was shot and killed on Tuesday by her elderly husband, who then killed himself in an apparent murder-suicide, the hospital said. Full story
93-year-old World War II veteran Frank Tanabe is gravely ill, but wouldn’t let that keep him from voting. Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on the importance of voting, and asks if you are a likely voter.
ATTENTION EDITORS - REUTERS PICTURE HIGHLIGHT TRANSMITTED BY 1430 GMT ON DECEMBER 1, 2012A terminally ill patient rests in a hospice for those dying of AIDS at a Buddhist temple Wat Prabat Nampu on the World AIDS day in Lopburi. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj REUTERS NEWS PICTURES HAS NOW MADE IT EASIE
A patient rest in a hospice for those dying of AIDS at Buddhist temple Wat Prabat Nampu on World AIDS Day in Lopburi December 1, 2012. The temple's AIDS hospice is the largest of its kind in Thailand, providing housing for HIV positive patients and palliative care for those in the final stages of th
A patient makes her way through a hospice for those dying of AIDS at Buddhist temple Wat Prabat Nampu on World AIDS Day in Lopburi December 1, 2012. The temple's AIDS hospice is the largest of its kind in Thailand, providing housing for HIV positive patients and palliative care for those in the fina
