Wells Fargo notes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rate update down 1.3% for Home Health in 2026. While some improvement was expected, this is much better, the firm argues. Final rate a 5.1% improvement from proposed, largely driven by lower permanent and temporary adjustment headwinds. Wells views this as positive for Pennant Group (PNTG) and BrightSpring Health (BTSG).
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