The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 1 issued its calendar year 2027 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system. The rule proposes a 2.4% update, which includes a 3.1% ...

While referenced by the HOPPS Final Rule, the PFS Final Rule includes a substantive discussion regarding a new payment policy impacting the reporting (and subsequent refunds due) with respect to ...

What are the cost drivers for different ambulatory services? How much does Medicare pay for outpatient knee replacements? How has Medicare volume changed over time for outpatient GI procedures?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued the final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective ...

Many health experts say that U.S. primary care is in crisis, with demand for appointments rising and doctors scarce. A new five-year experiment might prove part of the solution. Set in motion by ...

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility ...

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Medicare has a behavioral health and substance use treatment access problem. Particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of older adults reporting concerns about their mental health has ...