tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2008 Issue 4

Industry Notes: MedPAC Recommends Deep Freeze For SNF, Home Health Rates

Plus: Despite computer glitch, you don't need to resubmit NGS claims The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) made two new recommendations last week that could put a stake through the heart of skilled nursing facility (SNF) and home health reimbursement. MedPAC voted to freeze SNF payment rates for 2009, which would mean that SNFs would see no pay increase next year. Although MedPAC made this recommendation to Congress, it is merely a recommendation, experts remind SNFs, and isn't yet set in stone. In addition, MedPAC recommended freezing home health agencies' rates for 2009 at current levels as well. The...

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