The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the fiscal year (FY) 2026 inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule (final rule; fact sheet). What it is. The final rule includes updates on the payment rate, outlier thresholds, and wage index decreases, along with measure and patient data assessment changes for the quality reporting program. Why… (Marceno, August 1, 2025) #Costs, #Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, #Insurance Coverage, #Quality