The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the date for the next hospital/quality initiative open door forum. The open door forum has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 2:00 pm–3:00 pm. Agenda topics include: fiscal year (FY) 2022 inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system (IRF PPS) proposed rule overview; FY 2022 inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) PPS proposed rule; the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) wage index timeline reminder; and open question and answer.

To participate in the open door forum, dial 888-455-1397 and reference passcode 8604468. Instant replay will also be available beginning one hour after the call has ended (and expires after Friday, April 30, 2021). To listen to the replay, dial 800-391-9852. No passcode is needed.