CMS' 2014 IPPS final rule redefined inpatient admissions when it implemented the 2-midnight rule, which requires a validated physician order, documentation of medical necessity, and the expectation of a stay crossing two or more midnights.
This week’s updates include rules for complex reviews and a new model to support clinicians in achieving large-scale healthcare transformation. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.
This week’s updates include information regarding preparation for fighting the Ebola virus and a moratorium on new long-term care hospitals. Click the link above to read more about this week’s updates.
