2014 IPPS Proposed Rule - CAH, Medicare Dependent Hospital, Sole Community Hospital Updates

In June 2013, NRHA commented on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notice of proposed rulemaking for updating the 2014 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) provisions. Among other concerns, NRHA commented on the proposal in the rule to change the payment mechanisms for residents training at Critical Access Hospitals, changes to CAH Conditions of Participation, as well as payment calculations for Sole Community Hospitals. To read NRHA’s comment letter, click here. To access the notice of proposed rulemaking, click here. CRHC will continue to provide updates. If you have any questions, please contact cs@coruralhealth.org.