Chandler Garcia

The bill titled "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for additional oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8883 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 19, 2026, aims to enhance oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies within the Medicare program. The bill likely includes provisions outlining specific measures to increase supervision, regulate operations, and ensure quality standards for these healthcare entities, as well as potentially introducing reforms or additional requirements for Medicare beneficiaries receiving services from hospice programs and home health agencies.