Stay ahead of regulatory changes with this comprehensive course on the proposed updates to the Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS) for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. Learn about the latest classification and weighting factors, ongoing rural adjustment phaseout, new therapy timing requirements, functional status documentation, and upcoming changes to IRF Quality Reporting. This training also highlights the CMS request for stakeholder input on wage index data sources and future payment reforms. Ensure your facility is prepared for compliance and understands the impacts on payment and reporting.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Describe the purpose and goals of the proposed rule.
* Identify the key regulatory changes being proposed.
* Understand the process for public comment and participation.
* Recognize the potential for changes before the rule is finalized.
* Locate resources for further information and engagement.
