Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002

Summary: The Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement, representing 137 hospitals, opposes the proposed FY 2027 IPPS rates and policies, arguing that the proposed payment increases are woefully inadequate to keep up with inflation and rising healthcare costs. They request that CMS restore specific reimbursement shortfalls, standardize audit protocols, and simplify quality reporting requirements to reduce administrative burdens on providers.