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CMS Issues Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Final Rule for CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 21 released its calendar year 2026 outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center final rule. The rule increases OPPS rates by a net 2.6% in CY 2026 compared to CY 2025.
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AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 98 | Surgical Directions

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association, is joined by Stephen Lovern at Carilion Clinic and Barbara McClenathan and Joan Cox at Surgical Directions. Join us for an inside look at how smart processes and a strong culture of teamwork transform surgical services. We’ll uncover the secrets to building a high-performing perioperative infrastructure that elevates quality, ensures safety and delivers operational excellence.
Advisory
Member

Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule for CY 2026

The AHA is disappointed that CMS proposes an inadequate Medicare outpatient hospital payment update, as many hospitals — especially those in rural and underserved communities — operate under challenging financial pressures.
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Special Bulletin: CMS Outpatient PPS and ASC Final Rule for CY 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 1 released its calendar year (CY) 2025 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule. The rule increases OPPS rates by a net 2.9% in CY 2025 compared to CY 2024.