CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Payment Adjustments for Outpatient and Surgical Centers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has put forth a proposed rule for 2027, outlining updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center services. This includes a proposed 2.4% increase in payment rates for facilities meeting quality reporting standards. Additionally, CMS suggests changes to the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating methodology, placing a greater emphasis on safety metrics.