The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding its enhanced oversight for new hospices in fraud-ridden states, including California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. The actions follow reports of potentially unethical or illegal practices among hospices, particularly among new companies popping up in those four states, which have spurred calls for stronger oversight from lawmakers and other stakeholders. CMS and the State of California have already implemented a series of new regulations designed to combat fraud, waste and abuse.
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Source: https://hospicenews.com/2024/09/10/cms-to-expand-enhanced-oversight-to-combat-hospice-fraud-in-4-states