CMS Backs Away From Changes To Home Health Pay System

CMS is delaying proposed changes to home health reimbursement that would have cut up to nearly $1 billion in pay to that sector in the first year. The agency is rethinking the changes after getting heavy opposition to the proposal from Congress and providers. “This is an incredible victory for home health patients,” National Association for Home Care and Hospice President Bill Dombi said. CMS had proposed what it calls the Home Health Groupings Model, which called for using 30-day...