We have received text from H.R. 8883: Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act. This bill was received on 2026-05-19, and currently has no cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, aims to enhance oversight of hospice programs and home health agencies under the Medicare program. Below are the key provisions of the bill:
1. Revalidation of Hospice Programs
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to revalidate the enrollment of existing hospice programs in certain states that are under enhanced oversight approximately one year after the enactment of this bill.2. Increased Oversight for Hospice Programs
- The frequency of surveys for newly enrolled hospice programs, those that have undergone a change of ownership, or those that have reactivated billing privileges will increase to at least once a year during the first 36 months after these changes.- Additional surveys will be conducted if certain quality metrics are not met or if the discharge rates are deemed aberrant.3. Payment Adjustments for Quality Data
- If hospice programs fail to submit quality data to the Secretary of Health and Human Services as required, there will be payment adjustments for the years 2024 through 2028. For 2029 and beyond, the penalties will increase.4. Increased Oversight for Home Health Agencies
- Similar to hospice programs, home health agencies will also face increased survey frequencies under the same conditions, with annual reviews for the first three years after changes.5. Enhanced Enrollment Screening
- The bill proposes more stringent enrollment screening for hospice programs and home health agencies, particularly those identified as high risk for fraud. This may include fingerprinting of key personnel and proof of liability insurance.6. Additional Requirements for Accreditation Organizations
- There will be new requirements for accreditation organizations that assess hospice programs and home health agencies, ensuring higher standards for survey procedures and training.7. Adjustments to Hospice Cap Calculation
- The bill modifies the calculation of the hospice cap amount under Medicare, extending certain adjustments until 2036.8. Notices Regarding Revocation of Hospice Elections
- The bill mandates that individuals who elect hospice care be notified within 15 days of their election, including important contact information and details about their rights.9. Reporting on Program Integrity Activities
- An annual report will be required from the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the outcomes of program integrity activities focusing on hospice programs and home health agencies.10. Funding Provisions
- The bill allocates specific funding from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to support the oversight and integrity activities described in the bill.Relevant Companies
None found.Representative Beth Van Duyne Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Beth Van Duyne:
- H.R.8883: 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.
- H.R.8873: Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
- H.R.8358: Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026
- H.R.8091: Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026
- H.R.6991: Fair Trade Act of 2026
- H.R.6903: Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Beth Van Duyne on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Van Duyne.
Representative Beth Van Duyne Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Beth Van Duyne is worth $144.9K, as of May 20th, 2026. This is the 452nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Van Duyne has approximately $7.4K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Beth Van Duyne's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Van Duyne.
2026 Tennessee's 7th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $28,426,536 of spending in Tennessee's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $11,918,570 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($1,861,752)
- SCHOOL FREEDOM FUND ($1,708,744)
- MAGA INC. ($1,690,360)
- CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC. ($1,376,226)
- CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION ($945,182)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Tennessee's 7th congressional district election.
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