First few Article Sentences
<p>Each year, CMS publishes updates to the regulations for inflation factors, wage index adjustments, and other patient-care-related payment adjustments. This year, CMS proposes to structure the polices to:</p> <ul> <li>Close health care equity gaps</li> <li>Assist in supporting greater access to life-saving treatment during the public health emergency (PHE)</li> <li>Build on hospitals’ readiness to respond to public health threats</li> </ul> <p>Below is an overview of the FY 2022 IPPS, including proposed changes and other relevant updates.</p>