Summary
Updates Medicare hospital inpatient and long‑term care hospital prospective payment system policies and rates for FY 2026; adjusts quality reporting and value‑based programs; and finalizes several policy clarifications and technical changes. Includes provisions affecting graduate medical education and hospital quality measures.
Healthcare Implications
Impacts hospital reimbursement, quality reporting, and documentation practices that interact with Electronic Health Records and AI‑enabled analytics. Changes to measure sets and program requirements shape how hospitals deploy clinical decision support and reporting automations. Budget and compliance teams should align AI/analytics workflows with updated payment and quality policies.