One California hospice doctor linked to 20 times the average number of terminally ill patients
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A California hospice doctor is linked to 20 times the average number of terminally ill patients, raising fraud concerns.
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Potential fraud in the hospice industry could impact the quality of care for terminally ill patients and misuse public funds.
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CBS News is investigating potential fraud within the hospice industry, focusing on a California hospice doctor who submitted claims for an unusually high number of terminally ill patients. This doctor reportedly cared for more than 20 times the average number of patients compared to other California doctors in a year. The investigation highlights "red flags" and possible fraudulent activity in hospice care. Adam Yamaguchi is reporting on these findings.
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