CY 2026 Hospital OPPS/ASC Payment System Proposed Rule

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Archived

2:00PM

Description: The Program Leads for the CMS Hospital OQR and REHQR Programs present the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Hospital Outpatient Perspective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Proposed Rule. Get the latest information on what you need to know for successful reporting.

Objectives:

Locate the calendar year (CY) 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)/Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System proposed rule in the Federal Register.
Recall CMS’ cross-program Request for Information (RFI).
List the proposals for the Hospital OQR Program and REHQR Program included in the CY 2026 Hospital OPPS/ ASC Payment System proposed rule.
State the timeline and methods for submitting public comments to CMS regarding the CY 2026 Hospital OPPS/ASC proposed rule.

Target Audience: Hospitals that report data for these programs who are interested in learning CMS’ proposals and requests for information related to the Hospital OQR and REHQR Programs.

Speakers:

Kimberly Go, MPA, Program Lead, Hospital OQR Program, CMS

Anita J. Bhatia, PhD, MPH, Program Lead, REHQR Program, CMS

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