News & Analysis

November 11, 2026
News & Insights

CMS released the calendar year (CY) 2027 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, outlining updates to Medicare reimbursement rates and policies for hospital outpatient services in the coming year.

November 11, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the CY 2027 MPFS final rule, revised guidance for critical access hospitals regarding distance and rural evaluations, and more! 

November 4, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the 2027 ESRD PPS final rule, a final decision memo regarding coverage of autologous stem cell transplantation, and more!

October 28, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include new proposed RAC topics, the CY 2027 rural emergency hospital monthly facility payment amount, and more!

October 21, 2026
News & Insights

CMS published the October 2026 update to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), which includes changes to codes, status indicators, and payment rates.

October 21, 2026
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include waivers and flexibilities available in response to Hurricane Isaias, revised versions of the October 2026 OPPS addenda, and more!

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