Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and ASC Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs; Organ Acquisition; Rural Emergency Hospitals and Other Policies

Summary

Updates hospital outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center payment policies for CY 2023, including packaging policies, device pass‑throughs, and outpatient quality reporting changes.

Healthcare Implications

Continues telehealth and digital health coverage pathways that underpin AI‑enabled remote care and documentation tools. Clinician groups should align AI‑assisted workflows with Quality Payment Program and coding changes.