CALL TO ACTION: 2023 Proposed Home Health Rule

HHAC stands with the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) in combating several of the key provisions found in the 2023 Proposed Home Health Rule, and echoes the statement made by NAHC President, Bill Dombi, that: 

"With significantly rising costs for staff, transportation, and more, home health agencies across the country cannot withstand the impact of the proposed rate cut. Reliable analyses proves that PDGM underpaid home health agencies. We will be taking all steps to protect the home health benefit as this proposed rule advances and have fully prepared for congressional action and more.” 

According to a recent analysis performed of available data, NAHC estimated that should the proposed rule pass in its current form, 37% of free-standing home health agencies and 50% of all non hospital-based agencies would be operating at <0% net margin. 

The best time to begin our grassroots efforts against the destructive proposed changes will be when Congress is at recess in August. In the meantime, please use this link to go to the Federal Register and submit a formal comment about the rule. Let CMS and Congress know what it would do to your agency and those you care for. Comments must be submitted by 08/16/2022 to be considered. 

Resources: 

• Summary of Previous and Newly Proposed Medicare Home Health Cuts
• Talking Points: Congress Must Act to Prevent Home Health Cuts that Will Devastate Access to Care