CMS Proposes Cancellation of Episode Payment and Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Models, Optional Participation in Joint Replacement Model Available to Some Hospitals

On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, CMS released a proposed rule that would cancel the planned Episode Payment and Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Models, scheduled to begin January 1, 2018, and would make participation in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model optional for hospitals located in some areas of the country. These changes are […]