On April 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) Requirements proposed rule. CMS has also released a fact sheet accompanying the proposed rule. The... Continue Reading
It is hard to believe it is already Spring. That means it is time for Lobby Day. Lobby Day is our way to have CAHSAH members and home care stakeholders make a difference at the State Capitol. It is a day that our elected officials can hear from you as a provider of health services in the home. ... Continue Reading
Protecting Providers While Addressing Fraud: CAHSAH Advocacy in Action As scrutiny on hospice and home health intensifies, CAHSAH is actively working to ensure that efforts to address fraud and abuse are both effective and fair. Recent federal attention has highlighted serious concerns,... Continue Reading
On March 24th, the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee and the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee held a joint sunset review oversight hearing to review the boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), which included the... Continue Reading
In Fight Against Fraud, Leading National Organizations Urge CMS to Take Action While Protecting Legitimate Providers and Patient Access The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), LeadingAge, LeadingAge California, and the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) in... Continue Reading
2026 is our 60th anniversary and things are booming at CAHSAH. The changes started with our new President, she has hired new staff members, and things just keep getting better. To see all of the changes, check out the new CAHSAH website. The website has been updated and is easier to navigate. ... Continue Reading
Dear Valued CAHSAH Members, Over the past several years, many of you have shared thoughtful feedback regarding CAHSAH’s membership dues structure. Your input is deeply appreciated. In response, the Board of Directors has undertaken a comprehensive six‑month review to modernize our dues... Continue Reading
CAHSAH Listening Tour Connects with Providers Across California By Soua Vang, President & CEO CAHSAH recently completed a Listening Tour across California to meet directly with providers and hear about the challenges they are facing. The tour gave home care and hospice providers the... Continue Reading
On February 3, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, ending the partial government shutdown. Through this Act, the telehealth flexibilities have been extended through the end of 2027 and includes the authorization for hospices to perform... Continue Reading
It is hard to believe we are already into February. I wanted to pass along to everyone that 2026 has already started out with a bang at CAHSAH. The CAHSAH Board of Directors and staff meet at the end of December to start the Strategic Planning process for CAHSAH. We are all working hard to turn... Continue Reading
With heightened scrutiny around fraud and abuse, it is more important than ever to protect compliant providers and keep the focus where it belongs: caring for patients at home, where they feel safest and most comfortable. CAHSAH supports enforcement when it is targeted, evidence-based, and... Continue Reading
On January 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. CMS has also provided a fact sheet accompanying the Advance... Continue Reading
