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Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Final Rule (CMS-1851-F)
On July 30, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new rules for hospice care payments for fiscal year 2027. Medicare hospice payments will increase by 2.3%, which is about $755 million more than the previous year. The new cap for total payments to hospices is set at $36,...
CMS Proposes New Transparency Measures to Strengthen Oversight of Hospice Providers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is introducing a new scoring system for hospice providers to improve oversight and transparency. This system will help identify hospices that may be misusing Medicare funds or providing poor care, while allowing legitimate providers to continue thei...
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule (CMS-1851-P)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules for hospice care payments and reporting for fiscal year 2027. These changes will affect hospice providers by increasing payment rates by 2.4%, which amounts to about $785 million more than the previous year. However, hospices ...
CMS Announces Aggressive Nationwide Crackdown on Fraud with Six-Month Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment Moratoria
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a six-month pause on new Medicare enrollments for hospices and home health agencies to combat fraud. This decision affects new providers in these areas, which have been identified as high-risk for fraudulent activities. Existing provid...
Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Programs: Announcement of Nationwide Temporary Moratorium on Enrollment of Hospices
The government has announced a temporary halt on enrolling new hospices in the Medicare program for the next six months. This change affects hospices that want to provide care to Medicare patients. Insurance agents should stay informed about this moratorium and be ready to advise clients accordingly...