Hospice CARE Act of 2026

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill: HR 8495 CONNECT for Health Act: HR 4206 / S 1261 Alzheimers Screening and Prevention Act of 2025: HR 6130 / S 3267 Credit for Caring Act of 2025: HR 2036 / S 925 Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act: HR 138 / S 1565 Geralds Law Act: HR 7199 Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act: HR 1089 / S 440 (oppose) Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act: HR 4425 / S 2287 Hospice CARE Act of 2026: HR 7966 / S 4118 Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act: S 1935 Legacy Act of 2025: HR 5861 MAP for Care Act: HR 6721 / S 3473 DC Home Rule Act amendment (the bill has no title; it would block DC from permitting medical aid in dying): HR 7196 Patient Access to End of Life Care Act: no number yet (pending introduction) Compassionate Care Act: no number yet (pending introduction) Health Equity and Accountability Act: no number yet (pending introduction) VA CAREERS Act: no number yet (pending introduction)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for extending the telehealth flexibility for the face-to-face (F2F) encounter required during recertification of hospice eligibility - H.R.4206/S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act of 2025; H.R. 3467 a bill concerning hospice and MA; H.R. 8883 The Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act; H.R.7966/S. 4118 - Hospice CARE Act of 2026

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2426/H.R.3164 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. S.4118/H.R.7966 The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act of 2026. Proposals related to the advancement, testing and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity. Proposals related to colorectal cancer screening. Proposals to support updates to the Veteran colorectal cancer screening directive. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the following: H.R. 7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (implementation of hospice telehealth provisions) FY 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule H.R. 7966 / S. 4118 - Hospice CARE Act of 2026 H.R. 7199 - Gerald's Law Act S. 3898 - Gerald's Law Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 4425 / S. 2287 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act S. 1935 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act H.R. 8375 / S. 4384 - Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 H.R. 8883 - Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program as it relates to hospice services. Monitored the Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. National Moratorium on Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment. Issues related to regulatory relief. H.R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025; H.R. 5081 / S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act. S. 1935, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Monitored H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, as it relates to implementation of Medicare extenders. S. 4118 / H.R. 7966, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026. H.R. 8883, Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act. FY'27 Hospice and Wage Index Payment Rate Proposed Rule.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program as it relates to hospice services. Monitored the Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. National Moratorium on Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment. Issues related to regulatory relief. H.R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025; H.R. 5081 / S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act. S. 1935, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Monitored H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, as it relates to implementation of Medicare extenders. S. 4118 / H.R. 7966, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026. H.R. 8883, Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act. FY'27 Hospice and Wage Index Payment Rate Proposed Rule.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program as it relates to hospice services. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. National Moratorium on Hospice and Home Health Enrollment. Monitored The Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues related to regulatory relief and audit burden. H.R. 1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. S. 1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025; H.R. 5081 / S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act. S. 1935, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Monitored H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, as it relates to implementation of Medicare extenders. S. 4118 / H.R. 7966, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026. H.R. 8883, Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act. FY'27 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Proposed Rule.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program as it relates to hospice services. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues related to regulatory relief and audit burden. H.R. 1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. S. 1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025; H.R. 5081 / S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act. S. 1935, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. H.R. 5371 (P.L. 119-37), Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, as it relates to Medicare extenders. H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, as it relates to Medicare extenders. S. 4118 / H.R. 7966, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Monitored the Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues related to regulatory relief. H.R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program as it relates to hospice services. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025;H.R. 5081 / S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act. S. 1935, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. H.R. 5371 (P.L. 119-37), Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026,as it relates to Medicare extenders. H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, as it relates to Medicare extenders. S. 4118 / H.R. 7966,Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026.

Client expense: $205,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3439/H.R. 6735, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act. S. 1227/H.R. 2491, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act. P.L. 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.R. 6766/S. 3492, the Essential Caregivers Act. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. H.R. 7618, Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. S. 2237/H.R. 4313, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act. H.R. 8100, Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act. S. 3886, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. S. 3886, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. No bill number. Discussed Medicare payment models. No bill number. Discussed Medicare waste, fraud, and abuse. No bill number. Discussed health technology, data security, enrollee accounts, and access. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid and waste, fraud, and abuse. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid community engagement requirements and Data Strategy for Family Caregiver Verification. No bill number. Discussed nursing home staffing standards, safety, and quality. No bill number. Discussed nursing home transparency and ownership requirements. No bill number. Discussed home health, hospice, and long-term care. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Advantage. No bill number. Discussed the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program. No bill number. Discussed the Medicare Cost Plan Program. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Part C and Part D payment policies. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). No bill number. Discussed AI tools for Medicare Experience modernization. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Advantage provider networks. No bill number. Discussed fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. No bill number. Discussed long-term services and supports. No bill number. Discussed home and community-based services. No bill number. Discussed the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) spousal impoverishment protections. No bill number. Discussed the direct care workforce. No bill number. Discussed family caregiver exemption from Medicaid community engagement requirements. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed age-friendly communities. No bill number. Discussed health at home. No bill number. Discussed the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. No bill number. Discussed the Older Americans Act reauthorization. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid HCBS waivers. No bill number. Discussed the health care workforce.

S. 925/H.R. 2036, Credit for Caring Act. S. 1565/H.R. 138, Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act. S. 3439/H.R. 6735, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act. S. 1227/H.R. 2491, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act. P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. S. 830/H.R. 2560, the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act. H.R. 3089, the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act. H.R. 8100, the Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act. S. 3886, the Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. H.R. 6766/S. 3492, the Essential Caregivers Act of 2025. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act S.2120, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025. H.R. 5575, the Firefighters Assisting Seniors to Emergency Response (FASTER) Act of 2025. H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. HR 1538, the Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025. H.R. 1782, the Supporting all Healthy Options when Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act of 2025. S. 2237/H.R. 4313, the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act. No bill number. Discussed paid leave for family caregivers. No bill number. Discussed support for family caregivers. No bill number. Discussed minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. No bill number. Discussed the Senior Hunger Prevention Act. No bill number. Discussed Nursing Home staffing standards, safety, and quality. No bill number. Discussed Nursing home transparency and ownership requirements. No bill number. Discussed SNAP, TEFAP, OAA nutrition programs, senior nutrition and food security. No bill number. Discussed home health, hospice, and long-term care. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed social isolation. No bill number. Discussed family caregiver exemption from Medicaid community engagement requirements and Data Strategy for Family Caregiver Verification. No bill number. Discussed fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, long-term services and supports, and home and community-based services. No bill number. Discussed research and data on family caregivers. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). No bill number Discussed the direct care workforce. No bill number. Discussed family caregiver exemption from Medicaid community engagement requirements. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed health at home. No bill number. Discussed the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. No bill number. Discussed the Older Americans Act reauthorization. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid HCBS waivers. No bill number. Discussed the health care workforce. No bill number. Discussed end-of-life. No bill number. Discussed Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus. No bill number. Discussed long-term care affordability. No bill number. Discussed long-term care.

S. 3439/H.R. 6735, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act. S. 1227/H.R. 2491, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act. S. 2237/H.R. 4313, Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act. H.R. 8100, Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act. S. 3886, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. H.R. 6766/S. 3492, the Essential Caregivers Act. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. S.2120, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act. H.R. 5575, the Firefighters Assisting Seniors to Emergency Response (FASTER) Act. S. 668/H.R. 3183, Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives (SAFE STEPS) for Veterans Act. H.R. 7618, Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. No bill number. Discussed minimum staffing standards. No bill number. Discussed Nursing Home staffing standards, safety, and quality. No bill number. Discussed Nursing home transparency and ownership requirements. No bill number. Discussed health technology, data security, and access. No bill number. Discussed senior nutrition and food security programs. No bill number. Discussed home health, hospice, and long-term care. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed social isolation. No bill number. Discussed enhanced premium tax credits for health insurance. No bill number. Discussed artificial intelligence in clinical care. No bill number. Discussed Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-5) Proposed Rule. No bill number. Discussed Affordable Care Act Benefit and Payment Parameters. No bill number. Discussed electronic notification by health insurance plans. No bill number. Discussed fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. No bill number. Discussed long-term services and supports. No bill number. Discussed home and community-based services. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid HCBS. No bill number. Discussed Medicare Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). No bill number Discussed direct care workforce. No bill number. Discussed family caregiver exemption from Medicaid community engagement requirements. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed health at home. No bill number. Discussed the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. No bill number. Discussed the Older Americans Act reauthorization. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid HCBS waivers. No bill number. Discussed the health care workforce. No bill number. Discussed end-of-life. No bill number. Discussed health savings accounts. No bill number. Discussed prescription drugs. No bill number. Discussed health care workforce issues.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Monitored the Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues related to regulatory relief. H.R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program as it relates to hospice services. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025; H.R. 5081 / S. 2709, Telehealth Modernization Act. S. 1935, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. H.R. 5371 (P.L. 119-37), Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, as it relates to Medicare extenders. H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, as it relates to Medicare extenders. S. 4118 / H.R. 7966, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act of 2026.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Hospice, specifically: Hospice benefit and payment oH.R. 2437 - End-of-life Access to Supportive and Essential care Act of 2025 oH.R. 7966 / S. 4118 - Hospice CARE Act oS. 1935 - Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act oS. 1936 - Improving Access to Transfusion Care for Hospice Patients Act of 2025 oS. Res. 546 - A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month" Hospice audit burdens and regulatory relief Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare Advantage oH.R. 3467 - To amend title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program (as it relates to hospice carve-in) Program Integrity Hospice Special Focus Program Telehealth flexibilities oH.R. 4026 & S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act of 202 oH.R. 1720 - Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act oH.R. 1968 (P.L. 119-4) - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025 oH.R. 5081 & S. 2709 - Telehealth Modernization Act oH.R. 5439 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 oH.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (P.L.119-37) - as it relates to telehealth oH.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-75) Hospice and palliative care workforce oH.R. 4425 & S. 2287 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act Veterans access and use of hospice and VA burial benefits oImplementation of the Dole Act oH.R. 4425 & S. 2287 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act Veterans access and use of hospice and VA burial benefits Issues related to home health, specifically: Extending Telehealth Flexibilities Home Health benefit and payment Home Health Program Integrity Patient-Driven Groupings Model H.R. 5142 - Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 Issues related to home care, specifically: Caregiving relief oH.R. 2036/S. 925- Credit for Caring Act of 2025 oH.R. 2304 - Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for Seniors Act (restoration of the Companion Exemption)

Issues related to ensuring access to Medicare and Medicaid services for medically complex patients, including the "Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act (S. 4118/H.R 7966)".

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE