CMS proposes changes to skilled nursing facility prospective payment system
The impact of the payment policies would result in an increase of about $444 million in Medicare Part A payments in 2022.
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The impact of the payment policies would result in an increase of about $444 million in Medicare Part A payments in 2022.
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news. Week in Review Highlight of the Week: This week, CMS issued its proposed FY 2022 payment updates for inpatient psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. Read more about the updates and other news below. I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance On April 5, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration...
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