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'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.

CMS's mandatory TEAM model starts in 2026, bundling payments for select procedures and increasing home health utilization. Key insights on risks, preparation, and hospital partnerships for providers.

CMS's finalized Medicare payment rule for home health agencies reduces payments by 1.3% and revises payment methodology following industry feedback, signaling modest future increases but immediate financial challenges.

Home health providers face challenges shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care due to payer demands and regulatory pressures. Innovative payment models and care delivery adaptations are key to success.

CMS will end the kidney care payment model early and adjust Medicare home health reimbursements in 2026. A new 10-year program supports tech adoption for chronic disease management.

CMS cuts Medicare home health reimbursement by $220M in 2025, less than the proposed $1B reduction. Providers highlight sustainability concerns under current payment model.

CMS finalizes a 1.3% Medicare payment cut to home health agencies for 2026, highlighting industry concerns over reimbursement declines, workforce impacts, and care access challenges.

AdvaMed responds to CMS 2026 payment rule, stressing patient access to diabetes and prosthetic supplies amid competitive bidding concerns.

The 2026 Medicare home health final rule release is delayed due to the government shutdown. Proposed 9% reimbursement cuts spark industry-wide concern and strategic responses from key providers and advocacy groups.