Hospice of Michigan President and CEO Available for Comment on New England Journal of Medicine Article on Profits in Hospice Industry and Proposed Changes F...(t be modernized. As a non-profit that r...),Health

Date:6/25/2009

t be modernized. As a non-profit that relies on charitable donations to cover the cost of providing care, we have a significant investment in the image of the hospice industry and are eager for those abusing the Medicare hospice benefit to be weeded out. It is essential that all hospice providers be accountable to the public and Medicare for their business practices, and to use their resources wisely. We are pleased to be participating in the reform process."

Hospice of Michigan is a non-profit, community-based hospice serving 900 patients per day in 54 counties in Southeast Michigan. The mission of the organization is to care for all who seek and need our help regardless of diagnosis or ability to pay. Hospice of Michigan relies on charitable donations of more than $4 million annually to cover the cost of care for the uninsured or under-insured. With headquarters in downtown Detroit, Hospice of Michigan has teams in 18 cities in Southeastern Michigan. Headquarters phone number: 888-HOM-5656.

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