As California pursues hospice licensing reform, some providers in other states are watching for similar actions closer to home. In December, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) approved legislation that tightened hospice oversight in the state. This includes establishing a moratorium on new hospice provider licenses until the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) sets emergency regulations. The agency has a deadline of Jan. 1, 2024. The catalysts for these actions include a proliferation of new hospices in California, Texas, Arizona and Nevada that have stoked concerns about potential fraud and other abuses.
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Source: https://hospicenews.com/2023/02/03/surrounding-states-warily-eyeing-californias-evolving-hospice-laws