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Alliance Call for Action: Help Protect Access to Hospice and Home Health Care

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Message From The Chair | May 2026

First of all, I want to say ‘Thank You’ everyone who was able to attend Lobby Day in April. We were able to visit several of the legislators’ offices and meet with their staff in order to make our opinions known. It is so important that our elected officials hear from us. ... Continue Reading

Capitol Corner | May 2026

What Providers Need to Know Now - Hospice Suspensions, PDN Rates, and Workforce Policy Providers across California are navigating a rapidly evolving environment - from hospice payment suspensions to ongoing challenges in Medi-Cal reimbursement and workforce policy. What we are seeing in real... Continue Reading

In Home Health, LLC v. Robert Kennedy, Jr. Argued Before the U.S. Court of Appeals

[Originally published on Alliance Daily] On April 30, a pivotal hospice case, In Home Health, LLC v. Robert Kennedy, Jr. (CA-6, No. 25-3542), was argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Joseph Diedrich of Husch Blackwell, LLP represented the hospice. The Alliance and the... Continue Reading

Department of Education Issues RISE Final Rule

[Originally Published on Alliance Daily] On April 30, 2026, the Department of Education (DOE) released the final rule titled Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE), which largely finalizes the professional degree definition as proposed in the January Notice of Proposed Rulemaking... Continue Reading

CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule, Alliance

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

Message From The Chair | April 2026

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

Capitol Corner | April 2026

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

Sunset Review of the Respiratory Care Board and CAHSAH's Assembly Bill 2096

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

Message From The Chair | March 2026

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

CAHSAH Membership Dues Announcement

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

Capitol Corner | March 2026

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