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2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Payment and Quality Updates

$199.99

Stay ahead with the most critical Medicare regulatory changes for 2026. This course covers the proposed revisions to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment rates, the latest in quality reporting requirements, new hospital price transparency standards, and updates to star ratings. Learn how proposed policy shifts could affect reimbursement, compliance, and reporting for your facility. Get actionable insights on site-neutral payments, public data requirements, and the evolving role of public comments in shaping final rules.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the purpose and goals of the proposed rule.
* Recognize the opportunities for public participation and comment.
* Identify key payment, quality, and transparency changes proposed for 2026.
* Anticipate how stakeholder input may shape the final rule.
* Appreciate the impact of the proposed changes on providers, beneficiaries, and the healthcare system.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Why This Course is Important
Without this course, healthcare administrators and compliance teams risk missing important Medicare payment changes, new transparency obligations, and evolving quality reporting standards. This may lead to payment penalties, compliance gaps, and missed opportunities to influence federal policy.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings; and Hospital Price Transparency.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-25-1442-1