Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002
National Association of Long Term HospitalsOtherAdvocacy
Summary: The National Association of Long Term Hospitals (NALTH) submitted a mixed-position comment regarding the proposed FY 2027 IPPS and LTCH PPS rules. While they support the removal of COVID-19 vaccination measures, they oppose several other proposals, including shortening data submission deadlines, expanding the Post Acute Care Transfer Policy, and revising "Same Patient Population" location criteria, while advocating for specific reforms to the LTCH PPS.
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