CMS published the October 2026 update to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), which includes changes to codes, status indicators, and payment rates.
CMS has named the 2,217 acute care hospitals that are required to participate in its upcoming Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) model.
This week’s Medicare updates include the preliminary CY 2027 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule payment rates, a request for information on reasonable and relevant pharmacy contract standards, and more!
