(Nov. 13, 2026) – On Oct. 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
released the calendar year 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System
final rule, which updates payment rates and policies under the ESRD PPS for dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in 2027. CMS is increasing ESRD payments by approximately 2.7 percent and is finalizing changes to the low-volume payment adjustment and payment adjustments for pediatric payments. CMS is also updating quality reporting requirements.
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Terry Siek