IPPS RegulationsSummary of Proposed IPPS Regulations

On April 30, 2014, CMS announced proposed IPPS regulations to become effective January 1, 2015. The ruling covers: Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program, Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, Quality Reporting Programs, and Wage Index – Updated Labor Market Areas.

CMS just announced proposed IPPS regulations to become effective January 1, 2015. These regulations further the goals of the Affordable Care Act: increasing quality outcomes and reducing healthcare spending. These proposed regulations are Medicare specific and, if approved, will be applicable to general acute care and long-term care hospitals.

According to CMS Administrator, Marilyn Tavenner, “The policies announced today will assist the highly committed professionals working around the clock to deliver the best possible care to Medicare beneficiaries. This proposed rule is geared toward improving hospital performance while creating an environment for improved Medicare beneficiary care and satisfaction.”

5 Aspects of the Proposed IPPS Regulations

The proposed regulation is separated into 5 categories. The first 3 categories are designed to increase quality outcomes and promote patient safety. The 4th category revolves around reporting mechanisms and the 5th category establishes a new wage index.

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