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Fact Sheets
Public

Fact Sheet: AHA Urges Congress to Call on CMS to Stop Cuts to Hospitals

America’s hospitals and health systems continue to face unprecedented financial pressures due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and current inflationary economy. Historic inflation has extended and heightened the already severe economic instability brought on by the pandemic resulting in razor thin operating margins from massive surges in input costs, including a struggling workforce, drug costs, supplies and equipment.
Advisory
Member

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.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Comments on CMS FY 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
News

CMS issues hospital IPPS final rule for FY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 31 issued a final rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY 2025, for hospitals that are meaningful users of electronic health records and submit quality measure data. 
Press Releases

AHA Statement on FY 2026 Proposed IPPS & LTCH Payment Rule

America’s hospitals and health systems spend too many resources each year on regulatory requirements, forcing many of our clinicians to focus more time completing paperwork than treating patients. The AHA appreciates the Administration’s request for information on approaches and opportunities to streamline regulations and reduce burdens in the Medicare program.
Advisory
Member

CMS Releases Hospital Inpatient PPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
Advisory
Member

Inpatient PPS Proposed Rule for FY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
News

CMS issues hospital IPPS proposed rule for FY 2026 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY 2025, for hospitals that are meaningful users of electronic health records and submit quality measure data. 
Advisory
Member

CMS Releases Hospital Inpatient PPS Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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.
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Advocacy Issue: Hospital Inpatient (IPPS) Payment

America’s hospitals and health systems continue to face unprecedented financial pressures due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and current inflationary economy. Historic inflation has extended and heightened the already severe economic instability brought on by the pandemic resulting in razor thin operating margins from massive surges in input costs, including a struggling workforce, drug costs, supplies and equipment.