This week’s Medicare updates include $50 billion in awards to strengthen rural health initiatives, 2026 travel allowance fees for specimen collection, and more!
CMS is preparing to conduct the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Drug Acquisition Cost Survey (ODACS) to collect specific acquisition costs for outpatient drugs and biologicals purchased by hospitals paid under the OPPS.
Analyze upcoming changes to physician reimbursement, telehealth requirements, and other policies in the calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule.
