Comments on: Hospice Owner Fights Rising Medicare Debts

Unfunded Congressional Mandate Sticks Hospice Owner Bobbie Fleming With $3 Million Bill

[vasocwkr]

This appears to be misrepresented. If an individual continues to meet hospice criteria, and recertification''s are obtained as required by Medicare (first 2 benefit periods are 90 days in length, subsequent benefit periods are 60 days in length), there is no limitation of benefit periods. The problems arise if the individual is no longer hospice appropriate or if necessary documentation is not obtained. There appears to be vital information missing from this story...based on what is given, this information is inaccurate.

Sue Medicare. With Interest, of course. They are obviously out of compliance with the federal mandate. Require them to pay or go bankrupt. It''s only a short haul anyway.