CMS Poised To Propose Pay Rules For Hospice, Inpatient Rehab, Nursing Home, Psych Facilities

CMS is poised to propose annual pay rules for hospice, inpatient rehabilitation, nursing home and inpatient psychiatric facilities. The White House Office of Management and Budget has finished reviewing the proposed pay rules, except for the one covering psychiatric services. CMS typically proposes rules in the second half of April for pay rates and policies that take effect Oct. 1. The agency made a splash Tuesday (April 24) when it proposed the hospital inpatient pay rule , which also is...