Hospice News May 12, 2022
Some hospice providers are willing to take on additional regulatory pressure if it successfully roots out “bad actors” in the space, Sarah McSpadden, president and CEO of The Elizabeth Hospice, told Hospice News.
Regulatory scrutiny is on the rise for hospices nationwide, but is gaining particular traction in California. For example, a recent report from the California State Auditor revealed that “weak oversight” has created widespread opportunities for fraud and abuse.
Hospice News recently sat down with McSpadden to discuss how hospices view the intensifying regulatory pressure in California, as well as how they are responding and what’s needed to raise the bar on quality care.
The Elizabeth Hospice is a San Diego-based nonprofit provider that in 2021 cared for...