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Federal Policy·July 27, 2026

CMS Proposes Mandatory Attestation Process for Off-Campus Hospital Outpatient Departments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a new process requiring hospitals to submit provider-based attestations for off-campus hospital outpatient departments, converting what was previously a voluntary submission into a mandatory requirement. The proposed rule establishes a compliance framework for hospitals operating off-campus HOPDs under provider-based status. CMS has not specified an effective date or comment deadline in the available information. This change affects hospitals billing Medicare and Medicaid for services delivered at off-campus locations under provider-based arrangements, requiring new administrative processes to maintain compliance and avoid potential payment denials.

Why it matters

Mandatory attestation requirements will impose new administrative burdens on hospitals with off-campus sites and could affect Medicaid reimbursement if attestations are not submitted or if facilities lose provider-based status.

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Read the full article at jdsupra.com

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