CMS Obstetrical Services Conditions of Participation for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals – Understanding the Implementation Phases
Published: 07/15/2025
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Hospitals
As a part of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Final Rule, which was effective January 1, 2025, CMS finalized new conditions of participation (CoPs) for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) that offer obstetrical (OB) services. These CoPs include new requirements for:
- Organization and Staffing
- Delivery of Service
- Staff Training
- Quality Assess…