New MA Cost Report Requirements: What Hospitals Need to Know
May 5, 2026Beginning in 2026, subsection (d) hospitals must report the median Medicare Advantage (MA) negotiated charges by Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) on their Medicare cost reports. This complex requirement relies heavily on accurate machine-readable file (MRF) data and detailed discharge-level analysis. In this webinar, healthcare professionals from Forvis Mazars will break down what must be reported, which teams should be involved, and the operational steps needed to comply. Attendees will gain practical guidance to help prepare workflows, scrutinize data sources, and align finance and revenue integrity operations.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify the specific MA negotiated rate data elements required for cost report submission and determine their hospital’s reporting scope.
- Prepare an end-to-end workflow to calculate the discharge-weighted median payor-specific negotiated charges (PSNCs), including sourcing, validating, and cross-walking data.
- Employ cross-functional processes to help support accurate MRF maintenance, internal controls, and prompt preparation for the 2026 reporting requirement.
CPE Information
1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)
One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance during live broadcast.
Who’s This For
Hospital CFOs and finance staff, vice-presidents/directors of reimbursement and reimbursement staff, and team members responsible for the price transparency machine-readable file.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions to receive CPE credit.
Refund Policy
There is no fee associated with this event.
Program Level
Basic
Advanced Preparation
None
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