PARD: Cost reports
IRIS XML - CMS Presentation on usage and approved vendors
CMS has approved the following XML IRIS software vendors.
Approved cost report vendors
CMS has approved the following cost report software vendors for the electronic submission of yearly Medicare cost reports.
Home office cost statement (HOCS)
This indicates that CMS Form-287 or an alternative reporting format may be used to meet the needs of the individual home office cost reporting.
Helpful tips to expedite cost report tentative settlements – worksheet E-1, Part I
To expedite receiving tentative settlement payments, record provider payments and receivables correctly in Worksheet E-1 Part I.
Electronic submission of supporting documentation
This is a list of documents that should be sent in electronic format.
Low and no Medicare utilization cost reports
This defines what is required when filing a low or no utilization cost report.
Electronic cost report exhibit templates
This is information about exhibit templates for filing a cost report in electronic format.
Submission of new calendar year (CY) 2025 cccupational mix survey data
On November 20, 2025, CMS published a notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 52406) announcing a new occupational mix survey. Hospitals must complete the CY 2025 occupational mix surveys and submit…
Outlier reconciliation criteria for IPPS and LTCH PPS hospitals
View this information about outlier reconciliation criteria for IPPS and LTCH PPS hospitals and the latest CMS change request.