CMS Releases Proposed FY26 Payment Rules for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities and Hospice
Published: 04/23/2025
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Behavioral Health - Inpatient,
- Hospice
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued proposed Fiscal Year 2026 payment rules for inpatient psychiatric facilities and hospice facilities.
Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities:
Provisions of the proposed rule include proposed annual updates to the prospective payment rates, the outlier threshold, the wage index, and associated impact analysis. In addition, the rule includes a proposal to update the facility-level adjustment factors, with increases to payments for…
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