2026 Home Health Final Rule Explained

We break down the 2026 home health final rule, from the 1.3 percent cut and sequestration impact to face-to-face, OASIS, HHCAHPS, and value-based purchasing changes. We share concrete steps to shore up documentation, data, and budgets before January 1, 2026.• Why the final rule timing compresses preparation• Payment impact of the 1.3 percent cut plus sequestration• What changes in face-to-face encounter responsibility and proof• Aligning COPs with the all-payer OASIS requirement• How HHCAHPS and OASIS items are being revised• What new and removed VBP measures mean operationally• Anti-fraud signals in enrollment and oversight• Practical actions to update policies, analytics, and training• Resources to read and where to find deeper summariesWe did present and post two very detailed summaries with the highlights of the home health content as well as the DME content on our websiteVisit our websiteConnect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, FacebookMake Lives Better