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Hospices will receive a 2.3% Medicare payment increase — about $755 million — in fiscal year 2027, and the aggregate cap rises to $36,174.75, under the final rule CMS issued July 30, 2026 (CMS, FY 2027 Hospice Final Rule, CMS-1851-F). Unlike the home health proposed rule, this one is final and effective October 1, 2026. And the rate update is the least of it: CMS finalized a new Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI) that publishes a program-integrity score for every hos

Aveanna Healthcare’s second-quarter revenue beat puts demand, labor costs, reimbursement, margins, and outlook under investor scrutiny, with practical accounting lessons for home-based care providers.

Alignment Healthcare shares dropped 16.7% after whistleblower accounting allegations triggered a securities investigation, raising questions about expense classification and Adjusted EBITDA.

MaineCare suspended payments to Community Home Health Care after allegations of billing for services not provided. The provider received nearly $48 million from 2019 through 2025 but remains licensed.

Nova Leap Health reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA, supported by acquisitions and expansion across North America.

Pennant’s quarterly growth, led by home health and hospice operations, highlights financial and operational lessons for Chicagoland care providers.

A new home care survey identifies compliance, scheduling and billing as leading technology priorities while highlighting growing AI use and the need for stronger financial data practices.

A New York investigation examines $733 million in Medicaid billing by Flushing social adult day-care centers, alleged kickbacks, oversight failures, and compliance lessons for healthcare providers.

Nova Leap Health reports record Q2 2026 revenue, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA while expanding through acquisitions and new care offices.

Pennant’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 35.8% as home health and hospice growth drove earnings, margins, and an upgraded full-year outlook.

Alignment Healthcare faces lawsuit-related accounting scrutiny, falling shares, and divided valuation signals as investors reassess earnings quality and growth prospects.

Learn when medicare cover home health care, who qualifies, what services cost, and how to appeal denials.

Pennsylvania authorities charged 19 people over alleged $4 million Medicaid home healthcare fraud involving fake shifts, impossible hours, and unperformed services.

ECU Health has appointed Brian Dunn, CPA, as chief financial officer. He will oversee finance, supply chain and financial integration with the Brody School of Medicine.

VITAS exceeded second-quarter 2026 growth expectations, improved its Florida Medicare cap position and signaled acquisitions despite a federal hospice and home health enrollment moratorium.

Explore the financial challenges facing Medicare home health providers and how specialized accounting services can help agencies navigate payment shifts and operational barriers.

Home health advocates are challenging new CMS fraud-fighting proposals, citing concerns over regulatory overreach and the impact on provider stability.

Explore how industry consolidation and financial restructuring impact home healthcare providers, and why specialized accounting expertise is essential for Chicagoland operators.

Explore how healthcare providers are managing financial volatility through rigorous reporting and feasibility analysis, with insights from Soriaga and Associates.

Chippewa County is hiring Baker Tilly to review a $10 million loan request for the Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital, ensuring financial feasibility.