On June 26, 2018, your Academy submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Prospective Payment System proposed rule for fiscal year 2019. This year, CMS proposed substantial changes to the methodology for classifying SNF patients. This methodology is proposed to go into effect in October 2019. In comments to CMS, your Academy recommended a standing stakeholder workgroup, including physiatrist representation, to discuss the transition plan, implementation, and post-implementation problem solving. Further, AAPM&R comments recommended significant education efforts to ensure the success of the new classification methodology.
Read the comment letter and learn more about your Academy’s Reimbursement Advocacy efforts.