CMS Proposes Bundled Payments for Joint Replacements

CMS proposes Bundled Payments for hip and knee replacements through the ‘Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement’ payment model

Jul 10, 2015

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5 Key Points from the Proposed CMS Changes

Medicare spent more than $7 billion for hospitalizations alone last year on primary total hip and knee replacements. They proposed a bundled payment plan for hospitals that would hold hospitals accountable for providing quality, cost-effective care.

CMS proposes TJA bundled payments — 5 key notes

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