Two Clocks for Owners: October 1 Rates and the Freeze Decision Window
For owners weighing an exit: FY 2027 hospice rates hit Oct 1, 2026. CMS still lists the HHA/hospice enrollment freeze active toward mid-November.
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Selling a Home Health Agency in 2026: The Margin Gap Buyers Price First
MedPAC reports a 21.2 percent fee for service Medicare margin for freestanding home health agencies and a 5.0 percent all payer margin for the same agencies. Here is what that gap is made of, why Medicare Advantage widened it, and what to document before you go to market.
Read moreThe Home Health and Hospice Enrollment Freeze Reaches Its First Decision Point in November
CMS froze new home health and hospice enrollment nationwide on May 13, 2026. The six-month term runs out in November, CMS has proposed to tighten the rules in the meantime, and the CY 2027 payment picture is more complicated than its headline. What it means for owners weighing a sale.
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2026 Hospice & Home Health Valuation Multiples Report (US Market)
A 2026 analysis of hospice and home health valuation multiples across the U.S. market. This report breaks down EBITDA multiples, explains how revenue ties into valuation, compares hospice vs home health trends, and outlines what buyers and sellers need to know in 2026.
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Closing? Why Healthcare Sellers Are Facing Longer Timelines & How to Stay in Control of Your Exit
Closing is taking longer than ever for healthcare agency sales—often 9–10+ months—but that doesn’t mean sellers are powerless. This guide explains why timelines have stretched, what really slows deals down, and how home health and home care owners can prepare in advance to protect valuation and stay in control of closing.
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