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In May 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a nationwide six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for home health agencies (HHAs) and hospices. The moratorium has raised immediate questions for providers and investors, particularly regarding whether ownership changes or restructuring transactions may be impacted.

1. Scope of the Moratorium

The moratorium, effective May 13, 2026, is aimed primarily at:

  • New Medicare enrollment applications for HHAs and hospices; and
  • Certain ownership transactions that require a new enrollment ...
Categories: Health Care Reform, Hospice, Hospitals, Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Providers

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