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Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Payment Updates for FY 2027

$129.99

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.

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, learners risk being unprepared for new IRF payment calculations, therapy documentation standards, Quality Reporting Program requirements, and compliance with upcoming Medicare regulations.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-26-1846-1