Topic: Hospice

15 chapters across the catalog

Teen Takeover
Episode 1857 1:31:41 - 1:34:30

1857: Teen Takeover

Operation Never Say Die Targets California Hospice Fraud

Vice President J.D. Vance has been tasked with leading a federal crackdown on hospice fraud, specifically targeting "phantom" centers in California. "Operation Never Say Die" recently led to the arrest of owners in Anaheim whose facility had an 85% patient survival rate, suggesting they were bilking Medicare for patients who were not actually terminally ill.

CIS Lunar
Episode 1856 2:19:03 - 2:24:19

1856: CIS Lunar

Global Donor Roll, F-Cancer Prayer

Donations arrived from a global audience, including listeners in the Netherlands, the UK, and Denmark. A special "F-Cancer" prayer was requested for a producer's mother entering hospice in Copenhagen. The show concluded its financial segment by reminding listeners that they can contribute via Bitcoin, Circle stablecoin, or traditional methods at the show's donation website.

Jell-No!
Episode 1852 2:03:50 - 2:06:41

1852: Jell-No!

Nick Shirley, California Hospice Fraud, Medicare Billing

YouTuber Nick Shirley released a video exposing massive hospice and home healthcare fraud in California. He reports a 1,000% increase in hospice care in Los Angeles County, with many facilities existing only as empty offices. The fraud involves stealing Medicare beneficiary numbers to bill the government for services never provided to patients.

Jell-No!
Episode 1852 2:06:41 - 2:10:03

1852: Jell-No!

Armenian Mob, California Audit, YouTuber Investigations

A 2019 California state audit confirmed large-scale hospice fraud, often linked to organized crime groups like the Armenian mob. Despite these findings, Governor Gavin Newsom has been criticized for failing to implement effective reforms. The hosts praise Nick Shirley's "stealth" investigative style for bringing public attention to issues that official government reports have failed to resolve.

Two Beards
Episode 1773 2:44:14 - 2:52:36

1773: Two Beards

Canada MAID Program, Delta Hospice Society Eviction

Angelina Ireland, president of the Delta Hospice Society, shared a story on the Del Bigtree show regarding Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program. She alleged that the government revoked the society's land lease and expropriated its $8.5 million facility after the hospice refused to perform euthanasia on-site. The segment criticizes the Canadian medical system for prioritizing assisted death over traditional palliative care and notes the lack of media pushback due to government funding.

Hush Up Boy!
Episode 1566 2:52:18 - 2:54:33

1566: Hush Up Boy!

HCA Healthcare and Hospice Mortality Metrics

Reports suggest that HCA Healthcare staff may be pressuring families to move patients into hospice care to improve hospital mortality statistics. By moving terminal patients to hospice, their deaths are not counted against the hospital's quality ratings. This practice raises serious ethical questions about the prioritization of business metrics over patient care.

Red Queen
Episode 1530 53:20 - 56:57

1530: Red Queen

CDC 2020 Death Statistics and COVID Mislabeling

A review of 2020 CDC data reveals that thousands of deaths attributed to COVID-19 involved patients with terminal illnesses such as end-stage renal failure or cancer. Approximately 10,000 patients were already in hospice care at the time of death. Critics argue that the inclusion of these cases, along with deaths from heart disease and accidents, led to an overcounting of primary COVID-19 fatalities.

Verbate
Episode 1456 2:34:45 - 2:42:56

1456: Verbate

Memorial Donations, Global Producer Contributions

The show acknowledges several memorial donations, including a tribute to Bud Smith and Daniel Caracciolo, who passed away at ages 96 and 93 respectively. Contributions from producers in Chicago, Houston, and Vermont are read, with many donors requesting "de-douching" or "karma." The segment highlights the diverse geographic reach of the audience, from the West Texas oil fields to Toronto.

Hairy Legs
Episode 1290 13:25 - 15:13

1290: Hairy Legs

CDC Death Counts, Comorbidities, Hospice Care Data

Updated CDC data reveals that COVID-19 is rarely the sole cause of death, with many fatalities attributed to underlying conditions like pneumonia, heart disease, and renal failure. The report notes that a significant portion of recorded COVID deaths involved patients already in hospice care or suffering from terminal illnesses. Media outlets like CNN are criticized for presenting these figures without context regarding pre-existing conditions.

Smokin' Hot
Episode 1242 29:56 - 31:41

1242: Smokin' Hot

Illinois Health Director on COVID-19 Death Classification

The Illinois State Health Director admitted during a press conference that any decedent testing positive for COVID-19 is listed as a COVID death, even if they were in hospice for a terminal illness. This confirmation of broad classification rules supports claims that the official death toll is being artificially inflated. The hosts note that this contradicts Dr. Fauci's testimony regarding undercounting.

Imbleachment
Episode 1237 51:35 - 53:57

1237: Imbleachment

COVID-19 Death Count Discrepancies and Hospital Fraud

The Illinois Public Health Director clarifies that any individual who dies while testing positive for COVID-19 is counted as a COVID death, regardless of the actual cause. Pennsylvania reportedly removed 200 deaths from its official count due to similar reporting issues. The hosts discuss potential financial incentives for hospitals to over-report COVID cases to receive higher Medicare reimbursements.

HyperTrending
Episode 1119 1:13:23 - 1:18:29

1119: HyperTrending

No Agenda Producer Contributions and Health Updates

Long-time supporter Sir James Spitzer shared a final update regarding his transition to hospice care following a 14-year battle with prostate cancer. Other producers, including Sir Eric of the Norwalk Archipelago, contributed to the show while sharing product recommendations like Jakeman's lozenges.

Tom Tatoe
Episode 715 2:23:55 - 2:28:52

715: Tom Tatoe

Posthumous Knighting of Dame Cathy, Hot Pockets Tour

In a somber segment, the hosts posthumously knight "Crash Helmet Cathy," a long-time listener who recently passed away from cancer. Her nephew, Sir Scott, requested the honor in lieu of a traditional funeral. The knighting ceremony commemorates her loyalty to the show since the 2008 "Hot Pockets" tour.

Crazed Guzman
Episode 484 7:10 - 9:29

484: Crazed Guzman

Transitions Charity Dinner, Blasphemous "Come to Jesus" Theme

A charity dinner in Austin, Texas, benefiting the Transitions hospice program, featured a controversial "Come to Jesus" theme. The menu consisted entirely of cheese-based dishes, including grilled cheese sandwiches with Jesus's likeness and onion soup gratin. The event was hosted by local realtors John and Chris to support the gay community and local hospice care.