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Medicare Readmission Reduction Calculation
I came across a simple explanation of how CMS will calculate readmission reduction payments. Remember that the reduction applies to 3 categories: heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia. First, CMS tells us that the reductions are calculated using the excess readmission ratio, which is …
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Continued Benefits of Medicare DSH Payments
Here is a brief explanation of how providers will be hit with adjustments to the Medicare DSH calculation: For more information, head over to http://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/acuteinpatientpps/dsh.html
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