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In Memoriam: Jimmy Carter Helped Build the Hospice Community

Hospice News

100-years-old, passed away Sunday evening in his home where he had been receiving hospice care. During his tenure as president, Carter was essential to the establishment of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Prior to these efforts, hospice care was delivered predominantly by volunteers who relied on philanthropy to operate.

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