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What New Allegations that HCA Healthcare Pressured Patients Mean for Hospices

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billion acquisition of the home health and hospice company LHC Group. While this in itself is not proof of malfeasance, reports have circulated about hospitals (beyond HCA) urging hospices to accept patients who are on the verge of death in order to reduce inpatient mortality rates. Optum subsequently made a bid on Amedisys Inc.