Home Health Care News December 16, 2024
For the second consecutive year, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued a draft recommendation advising Congress to reduce Medicare payments to home health agencies by 7% beginning in 2026.
During its December meeting, MedPAC discussed the adequacy of Medicare payments across various provider settings and reviewed its draft recommendations to Congress regarding payment updates for 2026.
MedPAC staff evaluated several factors to assess payment adequacy, including beneficiaries’ access to care, quality of care, access to capital, and the relationship between Medicare payments and costs. Most notably, the commission recommended payment updates for hospitals and physicians that exceed the requirements set by current law.
“The recent recommendations by MedPAC regarding Medicare home health and hospice policy are misguided and...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor