Hospice News

JUNE 30, 2025

aggregate cut to home health payments for 2026 in a proposed rule released on Monday. The proposal also contained a one-time 5% cut to the 2026 national, standardized 30-day payment rate to recoup overpayments from 2020 through 2024. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has called for a 6.4% This is offset by a 3.7%

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Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Construction of the new building is anticipated to complete by the end of this year or early spring 2026, according to Annie Tuttle, executive director of the foundation, which supports Florida-based Community Hospice & Palliative Care, part of Alivia Care.

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Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2025

A proposed new requirement in the 2026 proposed hospice rule could lead to “significant” payment clawbacks and claims denials if finalized, according to some stakeholders.

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Hospice News

APRIL 28, 2025

The report, Trends, Patterns, and Key Comparisons Related to New Medicare Hospice Provider Enrollments May Indicate the Need for Further Oversight is expected to publish in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. It will examine potential red flags of fraud, waste and abuse among newly enrolled Medicare hospice providers claims data.

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Hospice News

JUNE 3, 2025

The HOPE tool is currently set to become effective in October, when Fiscal Year 2026 begins.

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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2025

Think of us as being a tuck-in oriented acquirer in 2025 and 2026 Shaner said during Thursdays earnings call. The company has been less active on the M&A front in recent years, taking a cautious approach to growth, Shaner previously indicated.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 31, 2025

By 2026, we aim to scale personalized care plans, voice recognition technology, and mature predictive analytics capabilities, ensuring we continue leading the way in patient-centered, data-driven care.

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Hospice News

JUNE 5, 2025

Most recently, the agency in April unveiled its proposed 2026 hospice payment rule , which stipulated a hospice cap amount for FY 2026 is $35,292.51, a slight rise from $34,465.34 CMS’ annual hospice payment rule has included a cap increase for the past several years.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 9, 2025

healthcare system continues to grapple with a historic nursing shortage, the proposed FY 2026 federal budget threatens to accelerate the crisis through sweeping cuts to nursing education, research, and Medicaid support—posing profound implications for workforce sustainability, patient access, and innovation. As the U.S.

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NHPCO

JUNE 30, 2025

The proposed rule includes policies that would reduce payments to HHAs by over $1 billion dollars in 2026, at a time when providers also continue to experience unmatched inflationary pressure in a challenging labor market — making it difficult, if not impossible in some areas, to deliver care to Medicare beneficiaries entitled to receive it.

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Hospice News

MAY 13, 2025

Hemsley has pledged that the company will return to growth in 2026, according to the companys statement. billion purchase of Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED) is currently pending a court decision following antitrust concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The hospice has historically grown by establishing new locations, anticipating the addition of roughly 15 to 18 de novos in 2025 and 2026, pending regulatory approvals in certain areas, he stated. We dont have a robust M&A team, we dont budget or have a game plan for any acquisitions to take place, Bartness said.

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Hospice News

JUNE 17, 2025

Interested in nominating someone for the Class of 2026? If you’re passionate about making that experience as meaningful and dignified as possible, you’re already leading in the most important ways. Visit the Future Leaders Awards website at [link]. The post Future Leaders Alumni Q&A: Emily Bruna, St.

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Hospice News

MAY 30, 2025

1, 2026 and run through Dec. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) late last year unveiled its new Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). Participation in the model will be mandatory for select hospitals. The program is set to launch on Jan.

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 13, 2025

AdventHealth is further expanding its commitment to women's services with two new locations opening in 2026.

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Hospice News

JUNE 17, 2025

Interested in nominating someone for the Class of 2026? Recognition is rewarding, of course, but it’s a spark of energy and belief that helps someone keep showing up with the same passion and purpose. Visit the Future Leaders Awards website at [link].

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NHPCO

JULY 2, 2025

percent home health rate cut for 2026 McKnights Home Care 06.30.2025 Stay up to date with the Alliance Sign Up for Email Updates This is your hub for the latest news and announcements about the Alliance. Well be sharing exciting developments and valuable information as it becomes available.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

APRIL 24, 2025

In the FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting feedback on a potential quality measure focused on nutrition. This simple act, planting a garden, has become a symbol of more than fresh produce for many skilled nursing communities. And this spring, its also timely.

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NHPCO

JUNE 30, 2025

Become a Member The post CMS Releases Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Proposed Rule appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today.

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AlayaCare

MARCH 17, 2025

Rates will increase again on January 1, 2026. Minimum Wage Legislation for Home Care Aides Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage for home care aides in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester increased to $19.10 per hour and $18.10 per hour for home care aides for the rest of New York State.

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Hospice News

MAY 30, 2025

We will increase this as we look into 2026 and beyond. Its having a hub-and-spoke model of how we expand reach across multiple markets. In our initial year thus far we are targeting six de novo sites. Its continuing to build out that footprint and right now looking at a little bit more of a regional consolidation in the short term.

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Together for Short Lives

MARCH 26, 2025

For new claims, it will be reduced to 50 a week in 2026-27 and then […] The post Further blow to seriously ill young people as key benefit frozen appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

MAY 12, 2025

Looking to give your nurses something meaningful for Nurses Week 2026? From one nurse to another I appreciate you, I honor you, and Im proud to stand beside you. Happy Nurses Month! Contact us at wecare@healthyworkforceinstitute.com to learn more about our keynotes and skill-building programs designed to uplift, inspire, and empower.

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Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2025

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Friday announced its proposed 2026 hospice payment rule , which includes a 2.4% The increase represents an estimated $695 million rise in total hospice payments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The proposed hospice cap amount for FY 2026 is $35,292.51, slightly up from $34,465.34

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP ) at the American Nurses Association is excited to announce that applications for its 2025-2026 Class of Fellows are now open!

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The positive utilization trends, suggesting that patients have ample access to hospice care in most markets, spurred MedPAC to reiterate its prior recommendation that Congress and CMS eliminate the base payment rate increase for 2026. On average, hospices had a marginal profit of more than 14% last year.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Congress currently is mulling a bill , the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, that proposes to extend the expiration of regulatory flexibilities tied to telehealth through 2026. It also includes some exceptions. If a hospice is undergoing a period of enhanced oversight by the U.S.

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Hospice News

MAY 29, 2025

The bills new work requirements would take effect in December 2026 and are seen as cruel and inappropriate new rules, Lisa Lacrosse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, said in a social media statement. This is unacceptable, Lacrosse said.

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GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

I will always, as always, say, you know, you’re welcome to do this in 2026. I honestly thought probably not for 2026 because it’s virtual. Nancy 03:05 And just not to do any sort of spoiler alert here, but 2025 is their last time doing this session at AGS. Of course. We will step aside. Speaker 6 03:29 Andy. Like a song.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2025

Each of these trends will shape the companys Medicare Advantage plan designs and pricing for 2026, according to Witty. The insurance and clinical services giant is also working to improve physicians clinical workflows to more effectively move into the MA risk adjustment model. billion year-over-year to $109.6

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Hospice News

JUNE 30, 2025

“From a tax perspective, I expect to see a lot of owners of home care and hospice say that they aren’t going to wait to sell and see that it’s going to cost too much money in taxes in 2026.” The post Why Mid-Year Hospice M&A Activity Is ‘Disappointing’ appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2025

Addus president, COO retires Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) President and COO Brad Bickham recently announced his retirement, effective March 2026. A few hospice executives have recently announced their retirement as new leaders step forward at a number of organizations.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It’s about mental healthand I think when you feel good mentally, and your body feels good, and you feel you contribute to society and your job, it makes everything better,” said Wolfe, senior director of clinical education Life Link III in Minneapolis and BCEN’s 2025-2026 board of directors chair.

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Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2025

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2026 proposed rule aimed to prevent coverage of gender-affirming care through health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Impacts on end-of-life decisions Several federal agencies have taken action since the executive order related to sexual and gender identity.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

MAY 7, 2025

EAPC has launched the call for proposals for Themed Sessions for the 20th World Congress in Prague (14-16 May 2026). Your opportunity to showcase new and innovative ideas and projects to support research development and engagement in palliative careat EAPC 2026in Prague! All information about the call is available on thispage.

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Hospice News

JULY 15, 2025

The Dole Act specifies veterans eligible for the benefits are those who are discharged from VA-provided medical or nursing care to receive VA-provided hospice care at their home and who pass away between July 1, 2025, and Oct. The post VA Announces Burial Benefits for Veterans Who Die in Hospice appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 13, 2025

in 2026, but implementation will depend on what happens with the new presidential administration. billion in additional payments in 2026 that the agency has called not necessary to support stability in the program. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to increase payments to Medicare Advantage plans for 4.3%

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