Hospice organizations are expressing “disappointment” following the release of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) hospice final rule for 2027. A chief sticking point was the 2.3% base rate increase, which was less than the 2.4% the agency originally proposed. Members of industry trade groups contend that this is an insufficient amount […]
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BrightSpring Health Services’ (Nasdaq: BTSG) recently acquired Amedisys and LHC Group assets outpaced initial expectations in Q2, driving approximately $78 million in Q2 revenue and $8 million in adjusted EBITDA. On the company’s Q2 earnings call on Friday, leadership reported that volume at the acquired branches has increased under BrightSpring’s ownership. The company’s home health
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Center for Hospice Care (CHC) and Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Northwest Indiana (VNA Hospice NWI) have entered into a legally binding strategic affiliation. The integration is expected to allow patients to transition seamlessly across a unified nonprofit care network, with no disruption to their continuity of care, according to the organizations. The two hospices
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VITAS Healthcare is shifting more of its attention towards acquisitions during a six-month national moratorium on Medicare hospice enrollment. VITAS has long prioritized organic growth and acquisition opportunities in Florida and other states with Certificate of Need (CON) policies in place. New market entry is stymied during the temporary halt on hospice enrollment, but other
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The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has set a 2.3% base payment rate increase for hospices for 2027. This amount is slightly less than the 2.4% the agency originally proposed. The finalized hospice cap amount for FY 2027 is $36,174.75. The final rule also establishes a service and spending variation index (SSVI).
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