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Advocates Urge Congress to Halt Medicare Cuts, Protect Home Health
10/6/2025
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- Advocates urge Congress to oppose Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)'s 9% cuts to Medicare Home Health, risking $1.1B 2026.
- They back Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 to pause cuts for two years.
- They oppose hospice integration into Medicare Advantage, citing access loss and risks.
- 230 providers met Congress, pressing HCBS funding and telehealth flexibilities via CONNECT Act.
