Reporting requirements and payment mechanisms for SNFs are complex. Organizations need to understand and comply with the new reporting regulations.
On July 31, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its skilled nursing facility (SNF) final rule for fiscal year 2018 (FY18). This final rule updates the 2018 payment rates for the SNF Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS), in addition to updating the quality reporting program (QRP), and the SNF value-based purchasing (VBP) program.
Utilize the 2018 SNF Medicare RUG-IV PPS rate calculator to see your facility’s rates.
The CLA Regulatory Advisor offers a summary of key provisions of the rule and translates some of the more complex issues into understandable terms. CLA provides this resource to help keep you informed as new legislation is enacted.
The reporting requirements and payment mechanisms for SNFs are becoming increasingly complex. CLA can help you navigate the requirements, and help you become compliant with the new reporting regulations.
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