hospices

plural of hospice

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Recent Examples of hospices There are about 1,800 licensed hospices providing end-of-life care in Los Angeles County, more than six times the national average given its senior population. — John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026 Within a few years, Los Angeles County had more hospices than a dozen other states combined. — Jason Henry, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 Studies have concluded that even as for-profit hospices have expanded, the industry has saved Medicare money by offsetting other expensive care. — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 That's why she's partnered with Baker's team and other Bay Area hospitals, hospices and medical centers through The Holding Co. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospices
Noun
  • That time frame, however, is not out of step with the extensive and thoughtful development process of most hotels under the prestigious Raffles banner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Stars were put up in premium hotels, including the Assila Luxury Collection and the Shangri-La Jeddah on the Red Sea waterfront.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.
    — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Hospices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospices. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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