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Month: April 2022

CMS Releases Proposed IPPS Rule: Possible Changes for Hospitals

CMS Releases Proposed IPPS Rule: Possible Changes for Hospitals

April 27, 2022 Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a preliminary version of the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) Proposed Rule (PR) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 (beginning October 1, 2022).  The following will act to summarize some of the key proposals that would have a material impact on the nation’s hospitals. Payment Rates The proposed increase in operating payment rates for general acute care hospitals paid under the IPPS that successfully participate in…

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New Rules for Medicare Plans in 2023: What It May Mean for Hospitals

New Rules for Medicare Plans in 2023: What It May Mean for Hospitals

April 20, 2022 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released this month an announcement regarding Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage program) and Medicare Part D (Medicare drug program).  The Announcement addresses changes for the two programs beginning in January of 2023.  The following will summarize the key points addressed in the CMS announcement. Impact on Payment The chart below indicates the expected impact of the policy changes and updates on Medicare Advantage (MA) plan payments in comparison with…

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