CMS floats measures changes with 24 quality and efficiency updates for Medicare programs, inviting public feedback through Jan. 6.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued an annual update to the Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities. For 2024, CMS is proposing to update the ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a 2.6% payment rate increase for inpatient rehabilitation facilities in 2026. The 2.6% is based on a market basket update of 3.4%, less a ...

CMS is proposing to modify several hospital quality measures and remove four others, including those focused on health equity and social drivers of health. The agency outlined the changes April 11 as ...

Medicare finalized inpatient pay rates slightly higher than those proposed in April. Hospital groups were pleased with the increases, but said they were still inadequate. The inpatient pay raise ...

Medicare Advantage plans’ varied interpretations of skilled nursing rules that apply to all beneficiaries in traditional Medicare could complicate federal regulators’ efforts to collect more quality ...

Medicare will pay for medically necessary inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. However, to be eligible for rehabilitation coverage, a person must meet certain criteria. Medicare is a ...

Medicare’s approach to quality assurance has significantly changed over the years. Starting with cost monitoring measures, it now ensures Medicare beneficiaries receive high quality, safe, and ...