Standard policy should be to reduce fees of any patient who dies after receiving medical care.

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While reducing fees for patients who die after receiving medical care may seem like a compassionate gesture, it is not a standard policy for healthcare providers. Healthcare facilities and providers have expenses that must be covered, regardless of the outcome of treatment. Instead, healthcare providers may offer compassionate care and support to the family members of a deceased patient, such as bereavement support services.

Standard Policy Should Be to Reduce Fees of Any Patient