Re: Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program; 91 Fed. Reg. 17,195 (April 6, 2026).

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Skilled nursing facilities must navigate upcoming 2026 requirements, including strict quality reporting deadlines, Medicare payment rate updates, documentation changes, and new AI-powered tools.

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