2026 Inpatient PPS and SNF PPS Final Rules: Key Takeaways and Strategic Implications
On July 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued both the 2026 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) PPS final rules. PYA's Martie Ross and Kathy Reep discussed several key provisions, including:
Payment rate increases for inpatient acute facilities, long-term care hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities
Revisions to the mandatory Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)
Changes to the wage index and related policies
Updates to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting program
Changes to the Hospital…
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