FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index & Payment Rate Update & Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule
On April 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published this proposed rule for fiscal year 2027 hospice wage index and payment rate update, and hospice Quality Reporting Program requirements. This final rule presents the Hospice Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI), based on indicators of potential inappropriate utilization, quality of care, and compliance concerns . . .

