US Freezes New Medicare Home Health and Hospice Enrollments
The US has suspended new Medicare enrollments for home health and hospice providers for six months. This move aims to curb fraud and protect taxpayer funds.
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The United States will block new home healthcare and hospice providers from Medicare enrollment for at least six months starting Wednesday. In 2024, hospice care for 1.8 million beneficiaries cost $28.3 billion, while home healthcare for 2.7 million patients cost $16 billion. The moratorium aims to prevent fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
