U.S. palliative care duration comes up short, international study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 01, 2020
The United States lags behind other countries in palliative care service duration. On average, patients have 10 days fewer than those in comparison countries, researchers say.
Another state considers terminally ill access to experimental drugs
By
John Hall
Mar 10, 2015
Despite opposition from some drug makers and provider groups, Illinois lawmakers are considering several bills that would allow terminal patients to try unapproved experimental drugs to extend their lives.
Broker admits using nursing home residents as pawns in annuities scheme, agrees to $850,000 settlement
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 04, 2014
The mastermind of a financial fraud that victimized nursing home residents has admitted wrongdoing and will pay $850,000 in a settlement, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Thursday.