decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2026 Issue 1 (January)
Update to the list of designated health services – 2026
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Article Overview
This article provides a high-level update on the 2026 designated health services (DHS) list and notes that the changes took effect on January 1, 2026. It is relevant to physician practices, compliance teams, revenue cycle staff, and others who need to track Stark self-referral-related service list updates. The article indicates that the list was revised by adding and deleting codes, with the complete list available through the linked download.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to the DHS list can affect Stark compliance review, referral management, and related billing and governance workflows. Organizations that monitor physician financial relationships and referral restrictions need to know when the updated list becomes effective and where to obtain the complete file.
What You Will Learn
- What the 2026 DHS list update is about
- When the updated list became effective
- What kind of Stark-related compliance issue the update relates to
- Where to obtain the complete list of services
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Compliance officers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Medical coders
- Practice managers
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