Unpacking FY 2026: Navigating IPPS and LTH PPS Updates

Description

• Analyze Key FY 2026 IPPS and LTCH PPS Final Rule Updates
  Understand the major policy, payment, and quality reporting updates finalized by CMS for FY 2026, including changes to MS-DRG classifications, relative weights, and payment rates.
• Identify the Impact of FY 2026 Changes on Hospital Reimbursement
  Evaluate how the new payment policies will affect both acute care and long-term care hospitals, including potential shifts in Medicare reimbursement and case-mix adjustments.
• Navigate New Quality and Value-Based Programs
  Learn about the expansion or modification of value-based purchasing, Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction Program, Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP), and other quality initiatives impacting hospital performance and payment.
• Interpret Reporting and Documentation Requirements
  Identify new or updated documentation and reporting requirements—especially related to electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs), health equity, and SDOH data—that will affect hospital compliance in FY 2026.
• Assess the Financial and Operational Implications of Policy Changes
  Gain insights into how FY 2026 policies may influence hospital budgeting, resource planning, CDI strategies, and coding/auditing processes across departments.
• Develop Compliance and Education Strategies for Staff Readiness
  Prepare to educate and align compliance, coding, CDI, revenue cycle, and finance teams to implement FY 2026 changes successfully, ensuring readiness before the October 1 effective date.

This webinar benefits the following agencies-

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Physician practices
• Compliance teams
• Coders
• Auditors
• Third party vendors
• Home Health Agencies
• RCM teams

Who should attend?

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Physician practices
• Compliance teams
• Coders
• Auditors

Keisha Wilson

Certified Healthcare Consultant, with 20+ years in healthcare we provide personalized compliance and medical auditing services, Certified AAPC Approved Instructor- Led training for physicians, coders and billers to help you maximize revenue while mitigating risk!