Regulators are narrowing focus around hospice patient eligibility. Hospices in the Midwest and South have recently survived the scrutiny in federal courts in a case that could have ripple effects on regulatory oversight. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit oversees four states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. The Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of hospice providers in a recent case that raised questions related to eligibility criteria and reimbursement. The case represents a significant decision for hospices nationwide, according to Joe Diedrich, partner at Husch Blackwell.
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Source: https://hospicenews.com/2026/08/20/federal-courts-hospice-rulings-a-hugely-persuasive-impact/