Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002
Smith & NephewSupportBusiness
Summary: Smith+Nephew, a medical technology company, supports the proposed bundled payment models and the implementation of the Hospital Harm - Pressure Injury eCQM. However, they oppose the elimination of alternative pathways for breakthrough devices and the potential mandate of Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs) on hospital claims, arguing these actions would increase administrative burdens and hinder access to innovation.
On behalf of Smith & Nephew, please see the attached comments.