The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 occupational mix survey to collect data from hospitals paid under the Medicare inpatient prospective payment system. Survey results will be used to adjust the Medicare area wage index for fiscal years 2028, 2029 and 2030. Completed surveys must be submitted to the hospital’s Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) on the Excel reporting form by June 30, 2026, and must be submitted to the MAC via email.
The MHA hosted an educational webinar in June 2025, and members may request access to the materials and recording by contacting Crystal Mitchell at the MHA.
Members with questions should contact Vickie Kunz at the MHA.