The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its calendar year (CY) 2026 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule (fact sheet). Details follow. What it is. This proposed rule outlines ESRD PPS payment policies applying to dialysis facilities beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The rule also includes an update to the acute kidney… (Eisen, June 30, 2025) <span style="font-size:90%;