Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. Learning about services that Medicare covers, and their cost, ...

Hospice of East Texas to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Oct. 5. At any time during a life-limiting illness, it’s appropriate to discuss all care options, including hospice. The patient has control ...

Accreditation: Is the agency accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations? This means that the organization has ...

Not all hospices are alike, so it’s important that you (or someone in your family) do some homework. When you’re looking at a particular hospice provider, ask yourself the following questions: Is the ...

One of the biggest challenges anyone can face is caring for a loved one in their final days: figuring out not only how to alleviate pain and maximize comfort but also how to address their emotional ...

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Patient eligibility and money weren’t the only problems at San Diego Hospice, poor patient care almost cost the business its Medicare contract in 2012. Documents obtained by the KPBS and inewsource ...

When you or someone close to you needs care at the end of life, the last thing you should have to worry about is how to pay for it. But many people do worry, and as a result, avoid getting the help ...

The death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter on Sunday and the survival of her husband, former president Jimmy Carter, have exposed one of the most achingly difficult questions faced by people with ...