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August 27,2026
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the FY 20267 updates to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). Keeping pace with annual changes is a must for complete and accurate reimbursement once the updates become valid on October 1, 2026. Organizations have a responsibility to familiarize themselves with the changes to ensure they are equipped with the information that leads to optimal reporting and regulatory compliance. Use this link to find the FY 2027 IPPS Final Rule Home Page | CMS and its associated files. Below is a sample of updates to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System for FY 2027. Payment Policies Eac...
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