Hospice merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is anticipated to be more effervescent in 2026 compared to a slow-churning quagmire that marked most of last year. Compliance, quality and care collaboration are among the significant propellants in strategic deal-making. Hospice News recently sat down with a mix of hospice providers and health care consulting and M&A advisory firms to examine the key considerations in deal-making this year. Important factors in hospice transactions include considerations around sustainability, program integrity, technology investment and navigating changes in regulation, reimbursement and patient needs.
Read the full article: The Pendulum Swings: Hospices’ 2026 M&A Outlook //
Source: https://hospicenews.com/2026/01/08/the-pendulum-swings-hospices-2026-ma-outlook/