Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
The outpatient payment rule pairs small Medicare rate increases with deeper 340B drug cuts and broader site-neutral reimbursement policies.
CMS proposes 2.4% hospital outpatient pay bump, 340B cuts
The draft rule would also significantly cut pharmaceutical reimbursements for hospitals in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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CMS expands authority to exclude providers from Medicare
A final rule will allow the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to hasten the process for barring providers from Medicare reimbursement.
CMS’ Medicare, Medicaid exclusion powers may cost hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's new exclusion authority could force hospitals to spend more on compliance while creating uncertainty over appeals.
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