MedPAC Discusses 2027 Medicare Payment Updates and Policy Adjustments
MedPAC reviews and recommends 2027 Medicare payment updates including base payment adjustments, Medicare Safety-Net Index changes, and outpatient payment policies.
MedPAC Recommends 7% Medicare Payment Cut for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities in FY 2027
MedPAC's FY 2027 draft recommendation proposes a 7% cut to Medicare base payments for inpatient rehabilitation facilities, reflecting impacts on post-acute care providers and requiring Congressional approval.
CMS Finalizes 2026 Payment Updates and Policy Changes for OPPS and ASCs
CMS announces 2026 updates for OPPS and ASC payment systems, including expanded site neutral payments, skin substitute product unbundling, IPO list phase-out, and new hospital price transparency requirements.
CMS Proposes 2.4% Medicare Payment Increase and New Two-Tier Physician Reimbursement Model for 2026
CMS proposes 2.4% Medicare payment increase for outpatient and surgery centers in 2026 with a new two-tier physician payment model to promote value-based care participation, amid concerns over long-term financial sustainability for providers.