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News by Topic: Hospice and palliative care

May 15, 2026 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. The moratorium takes effect on May 13, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 30, 2026 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey; and 2) Hospice Survey and Deficiencies Report Form and Supporting Regulations. Comments are due by June 29, 2026.
Source: Federal Register