CMS’s Information Transfer PRO-PM requires hospitals to survey all HOPD patients 18+ on discharge instructions—creating new challenges for anonymous collection, continuous sampling, and turning data into quality improvements.
The CY 2025 OPPS and ASC Final Rule brings significant updates, including a $4.7 billion increase in payments and new reporting requirements.
If you have concerns regarding your organization’s ability to meet the CMS THA/TKA PRO-PM or want to understand the financial impact, this blog is a great first step.
Ever wondered why the THA/TKA PRO-PM, mandated by IQR, OQR, and ASCQR programs, includes a question on narcotic use 90 days before surgery?
On November 2, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Outpatient Prospective Payment System...
Overview of Medicare OPPS and ASC Proposed Rulings The Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and...
July 13, 2023, CMS released the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory...