SNF PPS Rule Released – Staffing Standards Not Included

The FY 2024 SNF PPS proposed rule was released on April 4^th. The rule proposes a 3.7% Medicare payment update for FY 2024, reflective of the second-year phase-in of the PDPM parity adjustment. CMS proposes 3 new measures for SNF QRP over the next 3 years with an additional 3 measures being removed and 1 measure being modified, and an increase to data completion thresholds for MDS data. CMS proposes 4 new measures for SNF VBP over the next 3 years plus changes to SNF VBP payback to include increased payback percentage and health equity adjustments, and a change to enforcement requirements that would eliminate the requirement for nursing homes to actively waive their rights to a hearing related to civil monetary penalties. The highly-anticipated staffing standards were not included in this rule and continue to be expected sometime this spring. LeadingAge will have a more detailed analysis of the SNF PPS rule in the coming days. The rule will be published in the federal register on April 10^th. Comments on the rule are due June 5^th. Read the CMS Fact Sheet here.