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Medicare Program Town Hall Meeting on FY 2028 Applications for New Technology Add-On Payments

CMS is holding a virtual town hall meeting to discuss applications for new technology add-on payments under the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year 2028. - Purpose: Gather public input on whether FY 2028 applications for new medical services and technologies meet the substantial clinical improvement criterion - Audience: Hospitals, physicians, manufacturers, and other stakeholders interested in presenting or commenting - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified in the notice - Event is part of the evaluation process for potential Medicare payment adjustments for new technologies - Not a procurement or solicitation; no goods or services are being requested - Opportunity for stakeholders to influence CMS's decision-making regarding new technology payments

Description

This notice announces a virtual town hall meeting to discuss fiscal year 2028 applications for add-on payments for new medical services and technologies under the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). The meeting invites interested parties to present comments, recommendations, and data regarding whether the applications meet the substantial clinical improvement criterion. The meeting will be held on December 9 and 10, 2026, with registration deadlines for presenters and submission of agenda items and comments specified. The meeting aims to gather public input before the publication of the FY 2028 IPPS/LTCH PPS proposed rule.

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