CMS issues an annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule to list and detail potential policy changes that could impact physician reimbursement. This program will help listeners understand the proposed changes and prepare to implement them if they become permanent. During this 60...
Heightened and increasing complex payer denial activity are putting growing pressure on hospitals. With major shifts in reimbursement, and the growing costs of simply keeping the doors open and caring for patients, denials are just one more obstacle hospitals face. But fortunately, it’s one that...
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 wage index hospital policy, and adjustments to numerous quality and reporting programs.
