Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002

Summary: The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) submitted a mixed-stance comment regarding the FY 2027 IPPS proposed rule. While the organization supports several components, including payment rate increases and specific MS-DRG clarifications, it opposes the removal of certain COVID-19 vaccination measures and the inclusion of specific all-cause readmission measures in the TEAM model, arguing these changes could compromise patient safety and data accuracy.