HHSFinal Rule
Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, etc.
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Summary
This regulation updates how Medicare pays hospitals and surgical centers for outpatient procedures and sets new quality standards that hospitals must meet. The changes aim to improve the quality of care patients receive and make it easier for people to compare hospital performance through star ratings.
Key Points
- 1Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers will have updated payment rates for outpatient services like minor surgeries and diagnostic procedures
- 2Hospitals must now participate in quality reporting programs that track patient outcomes, safety measures, and care effectiveness
- 3Medicare will create overall quality star ratings for hospitals, similar to star ratings for restaurants, so patients can compare hospital performance
- 4These changes affect how much Medicare reimburses hospitals and what metrics are used to measure hospital quality
- 5Healthcare providers must collect and report new data to comply with these quality standards
Key Dates
Published
November 25, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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