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flag Study finds for-profit hospices perform worse than not-for-profits, raising concerns over patient care.

flag A recent study in JAMA found that hospices owned by private equity firms and publicly traded companies perform worse than those owned by not-for-profit agencies. flag The study, analyzing data from 2021 to 2022, shows that 75% of hospices in the US are for-profit, with a focus on maximizing profits potentially harming patient care. flag Researchers from several universities recommend stricter reporting and oversight to ensure financial incentives do not compromise end-of-life care quality.

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