A lawsuit was filed on January 16, 2025, in the Southern District of Texas by Houston Hospice (one of the programs on the Special Focus Program candidate list) along with several hospice and palliative care state associations. LeadingAge will review the contents of the suit carefully and provide an analysis for members.

We will also communicate directly and forcefully with the media about our ongoing and pervasive concerns with the Special Focus Program (SFP): See the January 16 LeadingAge reaction to its implementation. Follow our new members-only serial post to track our advocacy around this program, and for more information about CMS’ release of the SFP candidate list.