IRF Payment Rates and Quality Reporting Updates for FY2027

CMS has issued a proposed rule (CMS-2026-1024) that would update payment rates for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities under the Medicare IRF Prospective Payment System for FY2027. The rule also proposes modifications to quality reporting requirements under the IRF Quality Reporting Program, potentially including new measures or revised specifications for existing quality metrics.

IRFs participating in Medicare must review the proposed payment rate adjustments and quality reporting changes. Providers should assess the potential fiscal impact of updated payment rates and determine whether current quality reporting processes align with any proposed new measures. Public comments on the proposed rule are being accepted through the specified deadline in the Federal Register.