Industry News: MedPAC Calls For 1% Increase to Hospice Payments

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers track Medicare reimbursement trends and policy shifts that can affect hospice organizations, DME suppliers, and Part B providers. It also highlights how industry groups are responding to payment updates, implementation changes, and operational concerns.

Article Sections

1. Hospice payment update and MedPAC discussion

   Discusses hospice spending trends, margin data, and an advisory recommendation related to Medicare payment updates. The section places the recommendation in the context of broader hospice utilization and reimbursement patterns.

2. Report Your DME Bidding Concerns Here

   Covers reporting channels and industry outreach related to durable medical equipment competitive bidding concerns. It identifies the stakeholder groups encouraged to submit feedback through designated reporting resources.

3. Say Goodbye to the RUG-III Hybrid

   Summarizes legislative and CMS-related updates affecting post-acute payment systems and Medicare Part B payment provisions. It also addresses related changes tied to temporary payment-rate policies and therapy cap exception processes.