McDermott+ Check-Up – July 10, 2026

Short summary

This healthcare policy roundup covers House advancement of hospital reporting legislation (HR 9504), CMS's CY 2027 OPPS and ASC payment proposed rule with a 2.4% rate increase, and a 25-state lawsuit against Medicaid work requirements. HHS also launched a voluntary pledge for hospitals to reduce highly processed foods.

• •House Ways and Means advanced HR 9504 requiring new reporting for large tax-exempt hospitals
• •CMS CY 2027 proposed rule increases OPPS and ASC rates by 2.4% and expands site-neutral payments
• •25 states sued the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements interim final rule

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