On June 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program Updates proposed rule. CMS has also released a fact sheet accompanying the proposed rule. The Alliance issued a statement in response. We will be holding a webinar on this proposed rule on Monday, July 7, from 4 - 5pm ET. Details below:
Webinar 7-07-25: CY2026 Home Health Proposed Rule: Implications and Impacts
Monday, July 7, 2025; 4:00-5:00 pm Eastern Time
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an update on the CY 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule and its wide-ranging implications for agencies, patients, and the future of home health care. Our regulatory experts will break down the significant payment reductions, wage index updates, and changes to quality reporting and value-based purchasing. We'll also discuss key requests for information and what your agency can do now to prepare and advocate.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the proposed payment rate changes, wage index updates, and their projected impact on home health agency operations and access to care.
- Identify key updates to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP), Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, and Medicare provider enrollment.
- Understand how to submit comments and what information CMS is seeking through Requests for Information
Faculty
Hillary Loeffler, Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Mary Carr, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Price
Alliance Members: FREE
Non-Members: $49
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***Regulatory/Quality Assistance Disclaimer: Please understand this advice is general advice only and is based on the information provided by the requestor, which may be incomplete. Providers are responsible for ensuring services are provided in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and should consult with their Medicare contractor or other payer before implementing or changing any billing processes or decisions.
Patrick M. Harrison, JD
Senior Director, Regulatory and Compliance
National Alliance for Care at Home
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