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Reduction of Inappropriate Use of the Emergency Department
This Regulatory Advisory highlights CMS's proposed rule to revise the existing Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for hospitals and critical access hospitals.
OPPS Addendum B, Payment by HCPCS Code for CY 2012, Compared to October 1, 2011 Update
Final Rule: Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment And Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems for CY 2012 Summary
In the August 5 Federal Register, CMS published its fiscal year (FY) 2012 final rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF)
In the August 18 Federal Register, CMS published its fiscal year (FY) 2012 final rule for the inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS. This advisory covers the LTCH provisions in the final rule regulation...
On October 20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the much-anticipated final regulation for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), which encourages the voluntary formation of accountable care organizations (ACOs).