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Final Fiscal Year 2017 Payment and Policy Changes for Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CMS-1647-F)
On July 29, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule outlining fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment policies and rates for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS) and the IRF Quality Reporting Program (IRF QRP). Read more about Final Fiscal Year 2017 Payment and Policy Changes for Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CMS-1647-F)
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CMS extends, expands fraud-fighting enrollment moratoria efforts in six states
CMS extends, expands fraud-fighting enrollment moratoria efforts in six states New demonstration enhances agencyâs enrollment and investigative options Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an extension and statewide expansion of fraud-fighting temporary provider Read more about CMS extends, expands fraud-fighting enrollment moratoria efforts in six states
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Final FY 2017 Medicare Payment and Policy Changes for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
Final FY 2017 Medicare Payment and Policy Changes for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities On July 28, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice updating fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment policies and rates for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment Read more about Final FY 2017 Medicare Payment and Policy Changes for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
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First Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare
First Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare Today, we are updating the star ratings on the Hospital Compare website to help millions of patients and their families learn about the quality of hospitals, compare facilities in their area side-by-side, and ask important Read more about First Release of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating on Hospital Compare
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Notice of proposed rulemaking for bundled payment models forhigh-quality, coordinated cardiac and hip fracture care
On July 25, 2016, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) proposed new models that continue the Administration’s progress to shift Medicare payments from quantity to quality by creating strong incentives for hospitals to deliver better care at a lower cost. Read more about Notice of proposed rulemaking for bundled payment models forhigh-quality, coordinated cardiac and hip fracture care
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