Fight federal healthcare fraud — but do it compassionately

Given a choice, most of us would probably choose to die at home, in the company of loved ones, rather than end our lives in a sterile, modern hospital or other institutional facility.

The federal crackdown on healthcare fraud, which is necessary and well-intentioned, has eliminated the option. Under new rules imposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a nationwide six-month moratorium is now in place, blocking approval of any new home health or hospice care.