Regulatory Information Center Updates: March 3, 2026


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CMS Center/Transmittals

Document #

Revisions to State Operations Manual (SOM), Appendix R

R237SOMA

Section 2231, Regional Medicare Swing-Bed-Rates, adds Tables 37 and 38 to update the Medicare Payment Rates for routine SNF-type services by swing-bed hospitals during calendar years 2026 and 2027.  R502PR1
This transmittal updates Chapter 42, Independent Renal Dialysis Facility Cost Report, Form CMS-265-11, by revising the existing instructions and electronic cost report (ECR) specifications. R13P242i
This transmittal updates Chapter 40, Hospital and Hospital Health Care Complex Cost Report (Form CMS-2552-10), by clarifying and revising the existing instructions and by revising existing edits. Effective dates vary. R25P240i
Indian Health Services (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2026 R13631CP
OIG HHS/Reports Document #

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Received At Least $12.1 Million in Medicare Overpayments

A-04-23-08098

Alaska Missed Opportunities to Protect American Indian and Alaska Native Children Missing from Foster Care OEI-07-23-00480
National Institutes of Health Fiscal Year 2025 Detailed Accounting Submission and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Formulation Compliance Report for National Drug Control Activities, and the Accompanying Required Assertions OAS-26-03-025
Food and Drug Administration Fiscal Year 2025 Detailed Accounting Submission and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Formulation Compliance Report for National Drug Control Activities, and the Accompanying Required Assertions OAS-26-03-024
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fiscal Year 2025 Detailed Accounting Submission and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Formulation Compliance Report for National Drug Control Activities, and the Accompanying Required Assertions OAS-26-03-023
Federal Register/Notice Document #
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 2026-03810
Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Programs: Announcement of Nationwide Temporary Moratoria on Enrollment of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Medical Supply Companies 2026-03971
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 2026-04004
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request 2026-04133
Federal Register-Rule Document #
Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) 2026-03968