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AHA comments to CMS on FY 2026 IPPS proposal
The AHA commented (https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2025/06/aha-comments-on-cms-fy-2026-inpatient-prospective-payment-system-proposed-rule-letter-6-10-2025.pdf) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 10 on the fiscal year 2026 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-cms-issues-hospital-ipps-proposed-rule-fy-2026), expressing support for several provisions, including a proposed increase in disproportionate share hospital payments and several aspects of the agency’s quality-related proposals.
Reduced FY 2026 LTCH payment updates ‘inadequate,’ AHA tells CMS
The AHA expressed concerns to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today on payment updates for the fiscal year 2026 proposed rule for the long-term care hospital prospective payment system (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-cms-releases-fy-2026-proposed-rule-long-term-care-hospitals). The updates include an insufficient market basket update and reduced overall payments to LTCHs due to an increase in the high-cost outlier fixed-loss amount.
Advocacy Issues
AHA is engaged on a number of evolving issues that impact the field and the patients and communities that hospitals and health systems serve. Each issue page explains the issue, outlines AHA’s position and provides resources and other supporting materials to help advocates succeed in their work.
AHA provides comments on TEAM proposed rule, asks CMS to make voluntary
The AHA commented on proposed changes to the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, a new, mandatory, episode-based payment model scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2026.
AHA comments on IPF proposed rule for FY 2026
The AHA June 10 commented (https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2025/06/aha-comments-on-cms-inpatient-psychiatric-facility-fy-2026-proposed-payment-rule-letter-6-10-2025.pdf) on the fiscal year 2026 inpatient psychiatric facility proposed rule (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-inpatient-psychiatric-facilities-rule-would-increase-payments-24), expressing support for several provisions such as increases in the facility-level adjustments.
AHA expresses support, concerns with FY 2026 IRF proposed rule
The AHA June 10 commented (LINK) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on its fiscal year 2026 proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-cms-proposes-26-payment-update-irfs), voicing support for provisions in the rule that include the removal of some quality reporting program measures.
CMS urged to provide more appropriate, timely payment updates for SNFs in FY 2026
The AHA June 10 urged (LINK) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide more adequate and timely payment updates for skilled nursing facilities in comments to the agency on the fiscal year 2026 SNF prospective payment system proposed rule (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-cms-proposes-28-payment-update-snfs).
ASHE deputy executive director appointed to battery safety committee to advocate for health care
The American Society for Health Care Engineering June 10 announced that Chad Beebe, its deputy executive director, has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association Board to serve on its technical committee for NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code.
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.
Trustee Insights Current Edition
Trustee Insights | Current Edition is the AHA’s enhanced digital resource for hospital and health system boards and leadership. This robust monthly digital package includes insights and analysis on the changing dynamics in the health care field and what they mean for boards, as well as other rich resources to help achieve high-performing governance.