hospices

plural of hospice

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Recent Examples of hospices The vice president and other officials have downplayed evidence of collateral damage in their crackdown on fraudulent hospices. Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 15 June 2026 Kate Middleton issued a letter in support of children's hospices on June 15. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 June 2026 While such actions garner headlines, states implementing certificates of need, moratoria on new hospice enrollment, changes in payment incentives, robust survey and certification programs, and limits on the number of hospices a physician can oversee receive less attention. Wes Kilgore, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The analysis revealed that over 700 of the roughly 1,800 hospices in Los Angeles County trigger multiple red flags for fraud as defined by the state. Laura Geller, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Ku added that the state has already acted on fraud among hospices in California earlier this year. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 May 2026 The next year, the California State Auditor published a report noting weak safeguards and a rapid increase in the number of hospices registering in Los Angeles County. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 In recent months, Vance's task force has prevented payments to 773 hospices and 23 HHAs suspected of fraud in the Los Angeles County area in California alone. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026 Of the roughly 1,800 hospices operating in LA County, more than 700 have triggered multiple fraud red flags, according to state auditors. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospices
Noun
  • Le Gette, though, has designs to eventually make the product accessible to those who don’t frequent luxury med spas, brand-name hotels or the athletic facilities of professional sports teams.
    Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Rooms would be larger than those in roadside hotels and would cost around $300 a night, Palillo said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • When finished, the collaborative project will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities and include huts and hostels for overnight stays.
    Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Accommodations range from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious eco-lodges and wellness retreats.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The smaller, working-class towns that dot the southeast part of the county are filled with the types of pubs and taverns that give a place character.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

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“Hospices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospices. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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