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FY 2026 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule: Summary of Updates on HAC Reduction
Program PRA Package forms
Form
IPPS Measure Exception
Form

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Notes on Updates
Added the CAUTI and CLABSI measures, stratified for oncology
locations (CAUTI-Onc and CLABSI-Onc) to the form.
Added references to the Hospital IQR Program and PCHQR
Program.
Added language clarifying that any data reported from required
units in NHSN will be submitted to CMS and used in the applicable
programs.
Added language clarifying that any reported colon and abdominal
hysterectomy surgical procedures data will be submitted to CMS
and used in the applicable programs.
Made minor grammatical and annual updates as needed (e.g., the
publishing date of the form, contract name updates).

Validation
Reconsideration
Request Form

Made minor annual updates as needed (e.g., the publishing date of the
form, adding page numbers).

Validation Templates

Made annual updates only, such as dates.