The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session to discuss the issue of Medicare’s coverage limits for inpatient psychiatric care in freestanding inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs). MedPAC staff presented recent data that underscores the negative impact of these limits on Medicare beneficiaries, especially those with chronic and severe mental health conditions. Based on their analysis, MedPAC staff recommended eliminating… (Eisen, November 8, 2024) #Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, #Mental and Behavioral Health