Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill would stop new hospice programs from joining Medicare for five years, except for those that serve areas with insufficient hospice access. It also directs CMS to review hospice claims before payment, re‑validate enrollment data, publish ownership information online, and report to Congress on ownership trends, especially private‑equity involvement. The aim is to improve the quality, transparency, and accountability of hospice care delivered under Medicare.
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