CMS Issues FFY 2021 Skilled-Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2021 proposed rule for the skilled-nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system, which would update the Medicare payment rate and quality reporting programs. The provisions in the proposed rule, if finalized, would be effective Oct. 1, 2021.
CHA Updates Federal Quality Measure Inventory for Public Reporting, Performance-Based Programs
CHA has updated its list of federal quality measures required for public reporting and performance-based programs for hospitals and other post-acute care providers.
CHA Issues Summary of IPPS Final Rule
CHA has issued a detailed summary of the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020. The policy and payment provisions are effective for FFY 2020 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
CHA Comments on DHCS Draft Proposal on Value-Based Payments for Behavioral Health Integration
CHA has submitted comments to the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on its draft proposal for value-based payments for behavioral health integration. In the letter, CHA applauds DHCS for recognizing the need to integrate primary and behavioral health services, and for taking steps to improve the health and wellness of those living with behavioral health challenges.
CHA to Hold Member Forum on FFY 2020 IPPS Proposed Rule on June 11
CHA will host a member forum on June 11 at 10 a.m. (PT) to solicit member feedback on the federal fiscal year 2020 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
CHA Issues Summary of IPPS Proposed Rule
CHA has issued a summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2020 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule (IPPS) and will host a member forum June 11 at 10 a.m. (PT). During the call, CHA will provide a brief overview of key provisions in the proposed rule and solicit member feedback to inform our comments — specifically on the proposed changes to the area wage index and Medicare disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments.
CMS Updates Hospital Star Ratings, Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Methodology
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its overall hospital quality star ratings on Hospital Compare, which were last updated in December 2017.
CMS Grants Exceptions to Certain Quality Reporting Requirements for Counties Affected by California Wildfires
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted exceptions under certain Medicare quality reporting, value-based purchasing and payment programs to providers located in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties, which have all been designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as major disaster areas (DR-4407) due to the impact of the California wildfires.
MedPAC Issues Recommendations to Congress
At the January meeting, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that Congress increase the rate for hospital inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems (PPS) by 2 percent in federal fiscal year (FFY) and calendar year (CY) 2020.