Calendar Year (CY) 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule - CMS-1846-POn June 24, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update payment rates and policies under the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries on or after January 1, 2027. This rul... Read more

Strengthening CMS Oversight of Accrediting OrganizationsAccrediting Organizations (AOs) play an important role in determining whether healthcare providers and suppliers participating in Medicare or Medicaid programs meet health and safety requirements. Each year, CMS-approved AOs survey more than 9,000 healthcare providers for compliance with health and safety requirements. By achieving accreditation through a CMS-approve... Read more

CMS Ensures Accrediting Organizations Uphold Trust in Standards and OversightFinal Rule Reduces Burden and Strengthens Patient Safety Read more

CMS Proposed Rule Locks in Lower Prices and Fosters Innovation for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Read more