HFMA Comments on Medicare DSH Payment Reductions
With weeks remaining in the open enrollment period it appears highly unlikely that the CBO's May 2013 estimate of a reduction in the uninsured by 14 million individuals in 2014 will be achieved.
CY14 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Fact Sheet
This fact sheet sumarrizes the payment changes applicable to physicians under the CY14 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule released by CMS.
Comment Letter to CMS: FY14 IPPS Proposed Rule
Read HFMA's comments to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its FY2014 proposed rule for Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems.
HFMA Supports the Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698)
HFMA believes a workable approach is to delay enforcement of the two-midnight rule until October 1, 2014. During this delay, CMS will work with stakeholders to develop alternate policy solutions.
CY14 OPPS Final Rule Fact Sheet
This document summarizes the updates to the OPPS final rule for CY14.
The Physician Value-Based Payment Modifier: Summary of National Provider Call
Beginning in 2015, physicians will be financially rewarded by Medicare for providing higher-quality, more efficient care. Here’s what CMS told providers about the payment adjustment during a Dec. 3 call.
FY14 IPPS Changes to Certain Cost Reporting Procedures Related to DSH Uncompensated Care Payments
This fact sheet summarizes the changes to the operational procedures for reconciling Medicare disproportionate care payments for hospitals with cost reporting periods spanning more than one federal fiscal year.
Forum Webinar: Laying the Groundwork for Bundled Payment Success
Forum members have exclusive access to the audio and slides from the Nov. 5 Forum Networking Webinar on bundled payment, as well as past events on KPIs, ICD-10, and physician compensation, among other topics.
HFMA’s Regulatory Sound Bites: An Overview of the Final 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment Rule
This presentation outlines FY14 updates to the IPPS payment rates, CMS's quality-promoting programs, and other policy changes.
Double Checking Your Medicare Cost Report
Here are seven issues that need to be correct on your cost report to ensure appropriate Medicare payments.