Tag: Home Health

CMS Proposes New Regulatory Measures to Combat Medicare Fraud

CMS unveils new measures to combat Medicare fraud, enhancing provider oversight and potentially saving taxpayers $82 million. Discover the impacts now!

CMS Implements Moratorium on Hospice and Home Care Provider Enrollment

CMS pauses enrollment of new hospice and home care providers to combat Medicare fraud. This regulatory measure is essential for protecting vulnerable populations.

Evaluation of Medicare's Hospice Reimbursement Structure: GAO Recommendations

Explore GAO's recommendations for adjusting Medicare hospice payments, potentially saving billions through a revised reimbursement model focused on home health practices.

CMS Suspends New Medicare Enrollments for Hospice and Home Health Agencies

CMS has announced a six-month suspension on new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agencies to reduce fraud. Learn how this impacts providers.

Medicare Enrollment Freeze to Combat Health Program Fraud

Learn about the new Medicare enrollment freeze aimed at preventing fraud in healthcare services, vital for maintaining resources for genuine patients.

Temporary Halt on Medicare Enrollments to Combat Fraud

The Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for home health and hospice providers to address extensive fraud concerns and enhance regulatory compliance measures.

Oregon's Housecall Providers Affiliates with Chapters Health System

Learn how Oregon's Housecall Providers affiliates with Chapters Health System to enhance hospice and home care services, bolstering patient access and operational growth.

Kinderhook Industries Acquires Enhabit Inc: A New Era in Home Health Care

Kinderhook Industries acquires Enhabit Inc., transforming home health care with advanced technology and strategic growth in value-based services.

2025 Home-Based Care Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Policy and Market Shifts

Explore key 2025 developments in U.S. home-based care including CMS payment cuts, Medicaid budget impacts, UnitedHealth's Amedisys acquisition, and industry workforce changes shaping provider strategies.

CMS Final Rule on Home Health Payments for 2026 Reflects Industry Advocacy

CMS's CY 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule incorporates industry advocacy, easing payment cuts but challenges remain amid rising costs and evolving Medicare Advantage models.