2025 second_quarter Filing

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. Issues related to regulatory relief.
H.R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act.
H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program.
S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025.

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. Monitored issues regarding palliative care and hospice education and training.

Monitored access to hospice services for Veterans.