This week, CMS released the final rule updating the Medicare skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (PPS). This includes the final payment update based on current data as well as the wage index.
In addition, updates are made to PDPM processes including a sub-regulatory process for ICD-10 updates which we asked for in our public comment letter. Proposals were also finalized updating the definition of group therapy, as well as changes to the Value-Based Purchasing Program and Quality Reporting Program.
Next week we will have an overview and an analysis of the final rule for members.
See the federal register posting.
Click here for the CMS fact sheet.
Questions can be directed to jfinck-boyle@leadingage.org or Jodi Eyigor.
