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Enhanced Oversight and Transparency for Medicare Hospice Programs

New regulations aim to improve the quality of hospice care under the Medicare program. They introduce stricter financial penalties for facilities that fail to provide required quality data and increase transparency regarding their operations. This will give citizens better access to information about the quality of hospice services, which can help in choosing appropriate care.
Key points
Increased Financial Penalties: Hospice facilities failing to report quality data will face a 10% reduction in Medicare payments starting in 2027, up from the current 4%.
Greater Transparency: Information about hospice programs that fail to meet quality data reporting requirements will be publicly disclosed.
Special Focus Program: Starting in 2027 or earlier, hospice programs will be subject to a special focus program, and their selection for this program may be publicly identified after prior notification.
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Print number: 118_HR_10097
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2024-11-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10097.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Financial Penalties: Hospice facilities failing to report quality data will face a 10% reduction in Medicare payments starting in 2027, up from the current 4%.
  • Greater Transparency: Information about hospice programs that fail to meet quality data reporting requirements will be publicly disclosed.
  • Special Focus Program: Starting in 2027 or earlier, hospice programs will be subject to a special focus program, and their selection for this program may be publicly identified after prior notification.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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