She was an active 69-year-old, but records said she was dying in hospice
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CBS analysis reveals growing fraud indicators across Los Angeles County hospice facilities
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Elderly patients may receive inappropriate hospice care while facilities potentially exploit Medicare funding
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Based on the limited content provided, CBS News conducted an analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County and found indications of fraud are growing. The title references a 69-year-old woman who was active but whose records incorrectly stated she was dying in hospice. The content is insufficient to provide additional details about the scope of the fraud or specific findings beyond these basic facts.
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CBS News conducted records analysis of all LA County hospice operations
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