Episode Description
Join host Chad Mulvany as he shares the latest healthcare policy and legislative updates for the week of April 29, 2026. First, he explores key provisions of CMS’ 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule and how they may affect healthcare organizations in the years ahead.
Michael Wolford, principal in the Healthcare Consulting practice at Forvis Mazars, joins for a closer look at the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) Model, a mandatory bundled payment model included in the IPPS rule that would apply to more than 2,500 hospitals.
Chad also explores trends in hospital deals and patient cost sharing.
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