The phenomenon of patients trapped in a “rehabbed to death” cycle is all too prevalent, and it could be disrupted by better ...

Reality: Patients are eligible for hospice if they have a terminal illness with a prognosis of six months or less to live. This prognosis, however, is an estimate based on the usual course of the ...

Hospice will cover all medical care for terminal illness, and original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan will pay for ...

Most people are not familiar with the value hospice can provide in the last months, weeks or days of life. There is no need to be afraid of hospice, and healthcare providers should encourage their ...