Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002

Summary: MultiCare Health System, a hospital provider, opposes several aspects of the proposed FY 2027 IPPS rule, specifically the proposed market basket increase, the reduction in DSH payments, and the elimination of CC severity levels in MS-DRGs. They argue that these changes will lead to significant financial losses, underpayments for complex cases, and potential risks to patient access and hospital viability.