OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule on Display

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces the display of the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Proposed Rule!

On July 16, 2025, CMS’ Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Hospital OPPS/ASC Payment System Proposed Rule was placed on display on the Office of the Federal Register. [federalregister.gov]

Interested parties can find specific information regarding the outpatient quality reporting programs in sections: Cross-Programs, section XIV, page 623; Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program at section XV, page 633; Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting Program at section XVI, page 659; Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program at section XVII, page 682.