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The proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to update policies and payment rates under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System for FY 2026. It also suggests changes to the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program, including removing certain patient data elements to reduce the burden on healthcare providers. Additionally, CMS seeks public input on potential changes like reducing data submission deadlines and enhancing digital quality measurement in SNFs. These updates aim to improve care quality without adding unnecessary burdens to providers.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has proposed updates to payment rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) for fiscal year 2026. The proposal includes adjustments to prospective payment rates, the quality reporting program, and rural adjustments. CMS aims to update IRF payments by 2.6 percent with specific changes like adjusting the COVID-19-related measures and seeking public comments on proposed changes in data collection and reporting processes. These updates are presented with detailed impact analyses to assess how the changes might affect different types of IRFs.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing updates to the payment system for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs) for the fiscal year 2026. The rule suggests changes to the payment rates, including a market basket increase of 3.2%, reduced by a productivity adjustment, resulting in a 2.4% overall increase. CMS is also proposing adjustments to quality reporting requirements by removing several measures that are seen as burdensome, such as the Facility Commitment to Health Equity and COVID-19 vaccination coverage measures. Additionally, CMS seeks to improve the accuracy of payments and reduce administrative burden by modifying various data reporting processes.