Hospice News January 8, 2026
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.
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