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Private Payors Against Fraud
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – The federal government isn’t the only one cracking down on fraudulent payments in home health and hospice. Providers need to be aware that private payors can report fraud and a provider may find themselves fighting criminal charges against private payors.
Medicaid Reform
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – In an effort to stop fraud and abuse before it happens, Representative David Schweikert introduced a new bill in the House for Medicaid Reform. The Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act adds oversight and guardrails to Medicaid recipients applying for the home health care waiver.
Idaho Approves $22M Cut
by Kristin Rowan, Editor- Idaho Governor Brad Little approved nearly $22 million in Medicaid cuts for disability services. HHAeXchange president Stephen Vaccaro responds.
California Hospice Fraud
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – California Hospice Fraud under scrutiny as Attorney General and Federal anti-fraud task force separately investigate allegations, uncover fraud schemes, suspend licenses, and make multiple arrests.
Accountability and Sustainability in Medicare Advantage
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – CMS publishes Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. Plans to see higher rebates, beneficiaries to see higher deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket costs.
Worthy is Worthy of Consideration
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – Worthy, the healthcare reform proposal, pushes industry leaders to put patients in front of profits, use AI responsibly, create national standards for digital health records, eliminate pharmacy benefit managers, and put patients in front of profits.
WISeR Model Not so Wise
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – the WISeR model set out to decrease wasteful spending in traditional Medicare plans, but may actually be delaying and denying needed care. AI algorithms have already failed in Medicare Advantage plans and it doesn’t seem like they are performing any better now.
Hospice CARE Act
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – Nearly two years after the Hospice CARE Act was introduced in the House of Representatives, a jointly sponsored bill finds its way back to Congress. The newly introduced Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act aims to modernize the Medicare hospice benefit, protect patients and taxpayers from fraud, and expand access to services.
Fraud and Abuse Misunderstandings
By Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – compliance with federal fraud and abuse regulations are here to stay, but many do not fully understand the implications. Attorney Elizabeth E. Hogue breaks down two of the most common misconceptions about fraud and abuse compliance.
The Home Care Show: A Review
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – A new event offering from GlattHealth, now in its second year, took place in Miami last week. The Rowan Report attended The Home Care National Show in Miami. Read this reporter’s review of the event.
Are Nurses Independent Contractors?
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – for the second time this year, a Pennsylvania court has ruled that home health agencies misclassified workers as independent contractors. This time, the judge has decided that a jury will determine whether they willfully and knowingly misclassified nurses and aides to avoid paying overtime wages.
Enhabit Sells Out to PE
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, owner of more than 350 locations across 34 states will drop its NYSE listing and buy out its stockholders after agreeing to sell out to private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. The acquisition is still pending regulatory approval.
BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Landers Steps Down
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – Dr. Landers steps down from his role as inaugural CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home after just over a year in the role. Jennifer Sheets, with more than 25 years in executive roles, will take the helm on February 17, 2026.
Purpose-Built AI: from Theory to Practice
by Isaac Greszes – putting purpose-built AI into practice with Polaris AI from Eleos, powered by Google Cloud
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