This document provides (1) background information on hospice care and a summary of current law provisions authorizing coverage for hospice care under Medicare; (2) information on the National Hospice Study; (3) information on the implementation of the hospice benefit; and (4) a discussion of hospice issues.,Richard J. Price, Specialist in Social Legislation, Education and Public Welfare Division.,CRS 84-756,"September 19, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3