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cms finalizes pay increase and new standards for maternal health care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a 2.9% Medicare pay increase for outpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers for 2025, alongside new maternal health mandates aimed at improving care standards. The rule introduces the first-ever maternal health and safety standards for hospitals, requiring enhanced staffing and equipment protocols, while also addressing health disparities and expanding access to behavioral health services. However, the American Hospital Association criticized the payment increases as inadequate, warning that they could hinder patient access to care, particularly in rural areas.