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!
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.
