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My husband was kicked out of hospice for dying too slowly. Here's what I learned about navigating hospice care.

August 13, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News

My husband was kicked out of hospice for dying too slowly. Here's what I learned about navigating hospice care.

TL;DR

  • A personal narrative about navigating hospice care.
  • The author's husband was discharged from hospice for not dying fast enough.
  • The experience led to learning about the complexities of the hospice system.