Is the inpatient-only list soon to be a thing of the past? It’s possible. In the 2021 OPPS proposed rule, released August 3, CMS suggested that there is no longer a need for the inpatient-only list. Instead, CMS recommended deferring to the physician’s clinical judgment.

Rose has worked as a cardiology case manager at a hospital in the Southwest for the past 17 years. She enjoys her job and her patients. A significant portion of her patient population is comprised of a community of veterans. She knows that it is common for veterans to live near one other, as their shared war experiences provide a source of understanding and support not often available from civilians.