Commission Discusses How to Evaluate Site Neutral Payment for Nonqualifying Conditions at IRFs and SNFs
October 6, 2023 | |
Commission Discusses How to Evaluate Site Neutral Payment for Nonqualifying Conditions at IRFs and SNFs
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) held a meeting to discuss its research on an alternative method to establish Medicare payments for conditions treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). Following MedPAC’s chapter on an aligned post-acute care (PAC) payment system earlier this year, the Commission decided to pursue smaller-scale site neutral payments. Chair Michael Chernew summarized the discussion by saying… (McClurg, October 6, 2023) #Post-Acute Care, #Skilled Nursing Facilities, #Therapy