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CMS issues 2018 hospital OPPS and home health PPS final rules

Photo of Thomas Dowdell (US)By Thomas Dowdell (US) on Posted in News from DC
On November 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) payment system final rule for Calendar Year (CY) 2018.  On the same day CMS also issued its home health prospective payment system 2018 final rule.      OPPS payment rates will … Continue reading

Senate delays vote on health care bill; CMS issues OPPS and physician fee schedule proposed rules; House subcommittee to hold hearing on 340B drug pricing program

Photo of Thomas Dowdell (US)By Thomas Dowdell (US) on Posted in News from DC
As reported last week , on Thursday U.S. Senate Republican leadership released their latest version of the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017.” The Congressional Budget Office score of the revised bill was expected today, with Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intending for the full Senate to debate and vote on the legislation this week. However, last … Continue reading
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