HR 7966
Hospice CARE Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Bill overview
The Hospice CARE Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the integrity of Medicare hospice care by implementing a temporary moratorium on new hospice program enrollments for five years, with exemptions for programs serving underserved areas. It also introduces enhanced oversight for newly enrolled programs, including increased survey frequency and stricter data reporting requirements. The bill seeks to improve transparency by requiring ownership information to be publicly disclosed and addresses concerns about potential conflicts of interest through physician certification requirements and limitations on changes in hospice ownership. Finally, it mandates clear explanations of benefits upon hospice election and establishes standards for medical review contractors.
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Donald S. Beyer
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