Medicare halts enrollment of new hospice, home health providers
Stat News • 5/13/2026
Summary
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced a pause in the enrollment of new hospice and home health providers. This decision affects the ability of new providers to join the Medicare program in these sectors.
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Recency Multiplier90% (0.5^7/48)
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