Potential Federal Changes Could Result in Loss of Coverage for Hundreds of Thousands and $1 Billion in State Funding Cuts

Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate Massachusetts, putting healthcare access at risk for hundreds of thousands and threatening $1 billion in federal funding annually.

Key Proposed Changes to Hospice Payment and Policies for FY 2026

CMS proposes key updates to hospice payment and policies for FY 2026, including a 2.4% payment increase and new quality data penalties. These changes, along with regulatory clarifications and updates to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, could significantly impact hospice providers. Learn more about the proposed changes here.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming EVV Live Training Sessions!

MassHealth’s Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program is now live! Home Health Agencies must register and begin using the Sandata EVV system or an approved alternate vendor. To help with this transition, MassHealth and Sandata are offering live webinars on system overviews, data entry, and visit maintenance.