CMS finalizes broad Medicare integrity changes in home health final rule
CMS finalized a CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System final rule that is expected to save taxpayers approximately $82 million annually by strengthening its ability to recover Medicare payments from noncompliant providers and suppliers. The rule also shortens the OASIS data submission deadline from 135 days to 45 days, potentially reducing the public reporting lag by up to three months.
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CMS press release, November 4, 2026
CMS Finalizes Broad Medicare Integrity Changes in Home Health Final Rule; Expected to Save Taxpayers Tens of Millions of Dollars
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