Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterOtherAcademic
Summary: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center expresses support for CMS's goals of improving maternal health but opposes the specific methodology of the proposed rule. They argue that using delivery volume as a proxy for risk—rather than actual patient acuity—could unfairly disadvantage high-acuity referral centers and mislead patients regarding hospital capabilities.
Attached is a comment letter from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on the maternal health RFI section of the FY 2027 IPPS rule