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flag New York hospice advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign a bill pausing for-profit hospice expansion due to lower care quality and patient safety concerns.

flag Hospice workers in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would pause the expansion of for-profit hospices until stronger patient protections are in place. flag Advocates cite studies showing lower care quality in for-profit settings, including fewer services, less clinical staffing, and worse patient experiences. flag The legislation, passed by both legislative chambers, aims to prevent exploitation, fraud, and workforce strain, particularly as private equity and publicly traded companies expand in hospice care. flag A 2024 JAMA study found such hospices scored lower on consumer assessments. flag The bill awaits Hochul’s signature.

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