The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fiscal year (FY) 2026 hospice payment rate update final rule (fact sheet). What it is. The final rule addresses the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for FY 2026, along with updates to the hospice quality reporting program (HQRP). Why it’s important for you. CMS finalizes a… (Testa, August 1, 2025) #End of Life and Palliative Care, #Hospice, #Quality