Did you know that in one county in the U.S., hundreds of hospice agencies were recently shut down for fraud? In this episode of Senior Care Confidential, we uncover shocking stories from the senior care world, including cases where people were enrolled in hospice without their knowledge, doctors allegedly signing orders for patients they never treated, and one region that holds about 2% of the nation’s home health licenses but nearly 10% of the spending.
We also discuss how families can protect themselves in a system that can feel like the “wild west.” From understanding patient choice after a hospital stay to knowing what red flags to watch for and who to call if something doesn’t feel right, this episode sheds light on the good, the bad, and the ugly inside Medicare-funded care.
What is Senior Care Confidential?
Healthcare and senior care is fraught with problems and challenges, but we are also seeing some amazing new clinical treatments and resources. This show will help illuminate and uncover the good, the bad, and the ugly in order to equip patients patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Welcome to Senior Care Confidential.