title: Specialty providers getting paid sooner.
abstract: A recent revision in Medicare payment policy is leading to more prompt payment for specialty providers, which are reimbursed differently than most acute-care hospitals under an incentive/penalty system. The providers often face a wait of 12 to 14 months for some money due, a practice they have complained about for years. The revisions are the result of a lawsuit against HHS.
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authors: Taravella
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006782:Hospitals, Special / Q000191:economics; D016344:Medicare Part A / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000191:economics*; D012052:Reimbursement, Incentive; D014481:United States