The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 31 issued a final rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY ...

CMS published its fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System final rule on July 31. Here are eight things to know: 1. CMS finalizes 2.

Hospital facilities must meet the requirements of Sec. 501(r) provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148 to retain tax-exempt status.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today finalized a 3.0% payment update for long-term care hospitals for fiscal year 2026 relative to FY 2025. This includes a 3.4% market basket update, ...