Commission Discusses How to Evaluate Site Neutral Payment for Nonqualifying Conditions at IRFs and SNFs 

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