Beckers Hospital Review

AUGUST 12, 2025

CMS’ recent proposal to phase out the inpatient-only list is drawing mixed reactions from healthcare leaders. As part of the Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule for 2026, the agency shared plans to eliminate the inpatient-only list, starting with 285 musculoskeletal procedures in 2026.

Inpatient

Beckers Hospital Review

JULY 17, 2025

Rising costs and stagnant reimbursement rates have made inpatient care especially challenging, requiring smarter, leaner models to sustain excellence. To meet this challenge, Infirmary Health redesigned its clinical documentation integrity process without adding staff. Iowa Brett Taylor.

Insurance Coverage and Processing

Beckers Hospital Review

JULY 11, 2025

During the Covid-19 pandemic, he served as incident commander and interim president for the hospital, leading the creation of Maryland’s only inpatient Covid-19 behavioral health unit. The 7,400-square-foot facility, set to open in 2026, will expand access to advanced oncology treatments while creating new jobs in the region.

Hospitals