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Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027

Federal Register · 2026-04-07 · By Health and Human Services Department

CMS has issued a proposed rule that would revise payment rates and policies under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for federal fiscal year 2027. The proposal also includes updates to the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program. Physical therapists working in SNF settings should review the proposed changes, as reimbursement rates and quality reporting requirements directly affect PT service delivery and staffing in those facilities.

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