Fight federal healthcare fraud — but do it compassionately
The federal government has imposed a six-month moratorium on new home health and hospice care approvals to combat healthcare fraud. While the intention is to protect the public from fraudulent providers, this broad approach is negatively impacting legitimate patients and providers. A more targeted strategy is needed to effectively address fraud without compromising access to essential care services.
- ▪The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has implemented a nationwide moratorium on new home health and hospice care approvals.
- ▪This moratorium is intended to combat healthcare fraud but is affecting legitimate patients and providers.
- ▪Millions of patients rely on home health and hospice services, which are crucial for receiving care in familiar environments.
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Given a choice, most of us would probably choose to die at home, in the company of loved ones, rather than end our lives in a sterile, modern hospital or other institutional facility. The federal crackdown on healthcare fraud, which is necessary and well-intentioned, has eliminated the option. Under new rules imposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a nationwide six-month moratorium is now in place, blocking approval of any new home health or hospice care. Recommended Stories Bernie Sanders wants to seize the means of information with AI The FDA is moving faster on psychedelics — now Washington must do more Rural America is consequential in the congressional midterm elections At first glance, that might seem reasonable.
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