MARK SLOBODIEN

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

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.

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 Final Rule including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).

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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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. Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. Issues related to regulatory relief. H.R. 1968 (P.L. 119-4), Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, as it relates to hospice face to face telehealth recertification.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. Issues related to regulatory relief. .R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program. S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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. Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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. Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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. Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. Issues related to regulatory relief. .R.1720, Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. H.R. 3467, to amend Title XVIII to reform the Medicare Advantage program. S.1261, CONNECT for Health Act of 2025.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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. Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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. Policies related to implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. 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.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

H.R. 234 / S. 1330, Gerald's Law Act and access to hospice care for veterans.

H.R. 234 / S. 1330, Gerald's Law Act and access to hospice care for veterans.

H.R. 234 / S. 1330, Gerald's Law Act and access to hospice care for veterans.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice Care Act of 2024.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice Care Act of 2024.

H.R. 234 / S. 1330, Gerald's Law Act and access to hospice care for veterans.

H.R. 234 / S. 1330, Gerald's Law Act and access to hospice care for veterans.

H.R. 234 / S. 1330, Gerald's Law Act and access to hospice care for veterans.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice Care Act of 2024.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. Monitored S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R. 8261, Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act. H.R. 9803, Hospice CARE Act of 2024. H.R. 10097, Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. H.R. 10445, Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 and H.R. 10545, The American Relief Act of 2025, as it relates to access to hospice services.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys.

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare Hospice benefit. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The Hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys. H.R.2872, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, H.R.4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, and H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, as they relate to hospice reimbursement.

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. Monitored S. 2243, The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 2243, The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 2243, The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. Monitored S. 2243, The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues concerning access to and reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care. Issues related to regulatory relief. Monitored Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The FY24 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Proposed Rule and issues involving the hospice Special Focus Program. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored issues regarding telehealth and hospice care. The CY24 Home Health Prospective Payment Final Rule and issues involving the hospice Special Focus Program. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community-based palliative care. Issues concerning hospice surveys.

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues related to health care workforce shortages. S. 1845, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act and issues related to community based palliative care. S. 2243,The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA).

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to serious illness. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity including the formation of a Special Focus Program and its implementation. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) Monitored issues regarding the FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890)

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit. H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and issues concerning hospice reimbursement, and telehealth and Medicare sequestration relief.

Issues related to health care workforce including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890). S. 4260, Palliative Care and Hospice Education & Training Act. and H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. H.R. 9109, The Grief Resilience Investment and Education Fund (GRIEF) Act and issues regarding bereavement care. Issues related to safe opioid disposal and implementing the Support Act (H.R. 2379).

Issues related to health care workforce including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890). S. 4260, Palliative Care and Hospice Education & Training Act. and H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. H.R. 9109, The Grief Resilience Investment and Education Fund (GRIEF) Act and issues regarding bereavement care. Issues related to safe opioid disposal and implementing the Support Act (H.R. 2379).

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to serious illness. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity including the formation of a Special Focus Program and its implementation. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) Monitored issues regarding the FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890)

Issues related to health care workforce including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890). S. 4260, Palliative Care and Hospice Education & Training Act. and H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. H.R. 9109, The Grief Resilience Investment and Education Fund (GRIEF) Act and issues regarding bereavement care. Issues related to safe opioid disposal and implementing the Support Act (H.R. 2379).

Issues related to health care workforce including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890). S. 4260, Palliative Care and Hospice Education & Training Act. and H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. H.R. 9109, The Grief Resilience Investment and Education Fund (GRIEF) Act and issues regarding bereavement care. Issues related to safe opioid disposal and implementing the Support Act (H.R. 2379).

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to serious illness. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity including the formation of a Special Focus Program and its implementation. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) Monitored issues regarding the FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890)

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit. H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and issues concerning hospice reimbursement, and telehealth and Medicare sequestration relief.

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit. H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and issues concerning hospice reimbursement, and telehealth and Medicare sequestration relief.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to serious illness. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity including the formation of a Special Focus Program and its implementation. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) Monitored issues regarding the FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule.

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890)

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit.

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit. H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and issues concerning hospice reimbursement, and telehealth and Medicare sequestration relief.

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, as it relates to the provider relief fund. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890)

Issues concerning access to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues regarding reimbursement for the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to serious illness. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as it relates to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Monitored hospice program integrity and survey reform issues: Public Law No: 116-260. Issues regarding program integrity including the formation of a Special Focus Program and its implementation. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act as it relates to palliative care. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues concerning Medicare reimbursement and telehealth utilization including Sections 303, 306 and 312 of H.R.2471 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022/Public Law No: 117-103. Issues relating to health care workforce issues including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) Monitored issues regarding the FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule.

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit. H.R. 2617 (P.L. 117-328), the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and issues concerning hospice reimbursement, and telehealth and Medicare sequestration relief.

Issues concerning access and reimbursement to the Medicare hospice benefit. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. S. 2565, Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act. Issues related to regulatory relief. Issues concerning Medicare Advantage and the hospice benefit. Issues related to COVID. H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2021, S. 368 / H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act, as they relate to use of telehealth in the certification of a beneficiary for the hospice benefit. S. 1512 / H.R. 2903, The Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act. Medicare sequestration relief. Issues regarding program integrity. Monitored S.1723 - Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act. Monitored H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), the Inflation Reduction Act, as it relates to palliative care. The FY 2023 Proposed Hospice Wage Rule, as it relates to reimbursement for the hospice Medicare benefit.

Issues related to health care workforce including Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 2255 / S. 1024) and the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act (S. 2890). S. 4260, Palliative Care and Hospice Education & Training Act. and H.R. 8812, the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act. Issues related to community based palliative care and advanced care illness management. H.R. 9109, The Grief Resilience Investment and Education Fund (GRIEF) Act and issues regarding bereavement care. Issues related to safe opioid disposal and implementing the Support Act (H.R. 2379).