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Medicare spends more on hospices owned by private equity firms, study finds

Medicare is footing a bigger bill for hospices bought by private equity firms, spending nearly $1,000 more per stay. Researchers said PE firms may be boosting inappropriate admissions to maximize reimbursement.

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