To address this concern, MA networks could be incorporated into annual calculation of MA star ratings and reported on each year. Currently, when enrollees choose MA plans, there is limited information about the breadth and quality of hospitals available in the plans’ networks that can be used ...
However, the impact of SNF quality on post-operative outcomes is unknown. Methods The Medicare Standard Analytic Files and Nursing Home Compare Dataset were used to define SNF utilization and determine the influence of SNF star quality ratings on outcomes following hepatectomy. Results Among 7256 ...
We identified ambulatory follow-up visits from the Medicare Part B Carrier professional claims file, which were categorized according to Berenson-Eggers type of service codes and place of service codes to exclude visits to EDs and residential rehabilitation facilities. We identified the specialty of ...
CMS recently released four final Medicare payment rules for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The rules cover new rates and other policies for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), hospice agencies, inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs). SNF Pro...
Changes to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Physician Evaluation Requirements and Clarification Regarding the ‘3-Hour’ Rule During the PHE period, CMS is removing the post-admission requirement that all IRF patients receive a physical evaluation within 24 hours of arrival to reduce paperwork ...