CMS Seeks Feedback on Standard Data Collection Plans
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants your thoughts on their plan to collect some info from the public. This is part of a routine check to make sure the questions they ask aren’t too much work and actually help them do their job well. If you have ideas or concerns, you’ve got until June 22, 2026, to speak up—no cost to comment, just your time!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
No Extra Billing For Home Hospital Care
If you are a Medicare beneficiary receiving Acute Hospital Care at Home, hospitals are not permitted to bill Medicare or you for any costs outside of a typical inpatient admission; there is no payment change to Medicare for this care. This protects beneficiaries from extra out-of-pocket charges tied to the at-home inpatient care model.
Inpatient-Level Care at Home
If you have Medicare and need an acute inpatient hospital stay, you may be eligible to receive that inpatient-level care at home under the Acute Hospital Care at Home program. Care under this program requires at least daily physician/team rounding and a minimum of two in-person visits each day by registered nurses or mobile integrated health paramedics.
Program Sunset Risk Sept 30, 2030
The Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver submission process will end on September 30, 2030 unless Congress acts. This means hospitals may lose the ability to request waivers that support at-home inpatient care after that date.
CMS Reporting Burden on Hospitals
CMS is seeking OMB approval for information collection (Form CMS-10950) tied to Acute Hospital Care at Home. The notice estimates 1,947 respondents, 1,947 total annual responses, and 1,947 total annual hours; data submissions occur via the CMS QualityNet portal and reporting of admissions/discharges/escalations/mortalities is voluntary and not required for ongoing participation.
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