Most hospitals may see slightly higher payments for inpatient services than expected for fiscal year 2026, according to the 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. The final rule, released July 31, details payment updates for inpatient hospital services, changes to the low...Read More »
NAHRI members received association updates and expert insights on the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rules on the July 2025 NAHRI Quarterly Call.Read More »
Price transparency and site neutral payments are back in the spotlight in the 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule, released July 15. The proposed rule also sees CMS reviving efforts to eliminate the inpatient-only list. It also includes changes to skin substitute...Read More »
Organizations may see certain telehealth flexibilities become permanent, according to the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule, released July 14. The proposed rule also details significant changes to professional reimbursement based on site of service, skin substitute...Read More »
