7 Top Healthcare Policy Risks 2026
A sharp look at top healthcare policy risks 2026, from Medicare cuts and MA scrutiny to labor, oversight, and capital pressure.
Policy and Politics – Federal
Information and discussion on general federal health policy and politics – including Medicare, Health Reform and all other subjects Fed.
What CMS Medicare Regulatory Relief Signals
What the https://www.cms.gov/medicare-regulatory-relief-rfi means for providers, operators, and investors facing Medicare policy pressure.
Medicare Hospice Fraud Is a Policy Failure
Medicare hospice fraud reflects weak oversight, distorted incentives, and rising compliance risk for operators, investors, and policymakers.
The Challenge of Medicare Insolvency
Medicare insolvency projections shape provider strategy, payment risk, and policy debate. Here’s what healthcare leaders should watch next.
Private Equity in Healthcare: What Changes Now
Private equity in healthcare is reshaping costs, staffing, and oversight. Here’s what operators, investors, and policymakers should watch now.
CMS: Moratorium on Hospices and Home Health
On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) imposed a nationwide six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for hospice providers and home health agencies (HHAs). The action follows a recent executive order creating a federal task force to prevent fraud and disrupt fraud networks. Scope of the Action The new restrictions … Read more
Agency Scrutiny of PE in Healthcare
My last post covered the legislative activity (Congress) concerning private equity’s role and investment in healthcare, particularly physician practices and hospitals https://rhislop3.com/legislation-restricting-pe-role-in-healthcare/ . Aside from legislation, a myriad of federal agencies are equally engaged. Federal Inquiry into Private Equity Control in Health Care In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice’s Antitrust … Read more
Legislation Restricting PE Role in Healthcare
A few weeks back, I wrote a post on the growing scrutiny private equity is receiving regarding ownership and investment in healthcare companies. That post is here Private Equity Ownership Scrutiny – Reg’s Blog At the end of that post, I mentioned a follow-up piece on the legislative efforts ongoing at the Federal level, focused … Read more
Private Equity Ownership Scrutiny
Private equity investment and ownership in healthcare businesses has been a frequent topic in the news, with coverage largely focusing on negative aspects of private equity’s involvement and engagement in this sector. Recent Legal and Regulatory Developments One notable case highlighting concerns about private equity’s role in healthcare occurred in Sacramento County. A jury awarded … Read more
Presentation: Medicare is Bankrupting America
A couple of weeks ago, I did a webinar for Freedom Hub titled Medicare is Bankrupting America. The links to view the program are below. A number of folks have messaged me asking for the Power Point (if I would oblige). The presentation is available here and feel free to download (no charge): Medicare Bankrupting … Read more