CMS proposes expanion of postacute transfer payment policy.
CMS has proposed regulatory changes that would significantly expand the application of its transfer payment policy which would result in a substantial overall reduction in Medicare payments to hospitals for inpatient services. Therefore, hospitals should consider submitting comments on the proposed rule which may be submitted until 5:00 p.m. on June 24, 2005.
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