Blog category · 18 articles
Hospice accounting turns on the aggregate cap, the Medicare cost report, payment rates, and a growing set of integrity and quality measures. These articles walk through how each one affects hospice revenue and what to prepare before a filing or an audit. They come from a CPA firm that prepares Medicare cost reports for hospices.
Hospice Accounting
Hospice billing guide for FY 2027: four levels of care and revenue codes, 5-day NOE rule, monthly claims, the SIA, and the $36,174.75 aggregate cap.
· 13 min read
Hospice Accounting
GAO found Medicare effectively paid low-visit hospices $573 per visit vs $232 at high-visit hospices, and $7.6B more than home health per-visit rates.
· 5 min read
Hospice Accounting
20.37% of hospices missed FY 2026 quality reporting and lost four points off the payment update. HOPE timepoints, the 30-day deadline, and the FY 2027 final rule figures.
· 7 min read
News
44 hospice deals projected for 2026, a post-COVID high. What buyers underwrite now: cap exposure, quality reporting, ownership history, and moratorium structure limits.
· 6 min read
Home Health Accounting
Pennant’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 35.8% as home health and hospice growth drove earnings, margins, and an upgraded full-year outlook.
· 3 min read
Hospice Accounting
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.
· 2 min read
Home Health Accounting
Home health advocates are challenging new CMS fraud-fighting proposals, citing concerns over regulatory overreach and the impact on provider stability.
· 2 min read
Medical Practices
Learn how the recent federal crackdown on Medicare fraud impacts home health agencies and why specialized accounting is critical for compliance.
· 2 min read
Home Health Accounting
Soriaga & Associates expands its specialized accounting services for home health, hospice, home care, and wound care providers nationwide.
· 2 min read
Home Health Accounting
Ensure stability with our guide to Medicaid cost reporting, covering preparation, allocation strategies, and audit mitigation.
· 5 min read
Home Health Accounting
Wondering when is medicare cost report due? Learn the critical deadlines and avoid costly payment cuts.
· 10 min read
News
A recent federal appeals court ruling highlights the severe consequences of billing fraud in healthcare. Learn how accurate financial oversight protects your practice.
· 2 min read
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