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AHA Statement for the House Committee on Ways and Means on Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313)
The AHA is providing feedback on the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313) before the House Committee on Ways and Means
Advocacy Issue: Site-Neutral Payment Proposals
Hospitals and their associated facilities provide access to critical services that are not otherwise always available in the community and they treat patients with very severe conditions. Payment proposals that attempt to treat hospital outpatient departments the same as independent physician offices and other ambulatory sites of care ignore the very different level of care provided by hospitals and the needs of the patients and communities cared for in that setting.
AHA Comments on CMS CY 2026 Outpatient, ASC Proposed Payment Rule
RE: CMS–1832–P Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program
AHA Details Legislative Priorities for Congressional Leaders
Hospitals and health systems are experiencing significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve. As Congress begins to focus on its end-of-the-year work, America’s hospitals and health systems respectfully request that you consider the following priorities.
Long-Term Care Hospital PPS
This Regulatory Advisory reviews highlights of the LTCH provisions in the rule, while the inpatient PPS provisions are covered in a separate advisory.
Skilled Nursing Facility PPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 31 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2026 final rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS).
Inpatient PPS Final Rule for FY 2026
The CMS July 31 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS final rule for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
Home Health PPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) June 30 issued its proposed rule for the calendar year (CY) 2026 home health (HH) prospective payment system (PPS).
Inpatient Rehabilitation PPS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Aug. 1 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2026 final rule for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS).
Respond to CMS' CY 2026 OPPS Proposed Rule
CMS, in its outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for calendar year 2026, proposes a net 2.4% increase in payment rates.