About Medicare
The federal Medicare program is an essential pillar of the state’s health care system, supporting more than 6 million Californians over the age of 65 and younger Californians with disabilities. One in five hospitals is at risk of closing, in part because Medicare reimbursement rates are far lower than the cost of providing care. It’s essential that future federal Medicare policy protects patient care.
Medicare Inpatient Rule: Mandatory Bundled Payment Model
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which will hold selected hospitals accountable for the cost and quality of certain surgical procedures. TEAM aims to improve outcomes for Medicare patients undergoing certain high-volume surgical procedures while reducing Medicare spending.
Vitality Payer Scorecard: Holding Insurers Accountable
IRF Review Choice Demonstration
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently introduced the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) in Alabama, with plans to expand the program to California in the near future.
Federal Medicaid Proposed Regulations Webinar
CHA is hosting a webinar featuring Chad Mulvany, Vice President of Federal Policy, and Robert Ducay, Vice President of Policy. Both experts will discuss their insights and potential impacts related to these proposals. They will answer any questions you have about these proposed rules.