Discover how the final rule from the CDC expands access to the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program, now including Pentagon and Shanksville responders. This course unpacks the statutory changes, capped at 500 new enrollees, detailing the impact and compliance with...
Revised Medicare Wage Index and IPPS Rates for FY 2025
$49.99
Discover how the latest changes to Medicare payment systems, prompted by a landmark court decision, will affect hospital reimbursements for FY 2025. This course offers detailed insights into the revised Medicare wage index, new transitional payment exceptions, and adjustments to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) rates. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate these changes effectively and ensure compliance.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Comprehend the implications of the court decision on IPPS rates.
* Identify the key changes to the Medicare wage index and payment systems.
* Implement the transitional payment exceptions for low wage hospitals.
* Understand the consequences of non-compliance with the new regulations.
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year. At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”.
Additional information
| Federal Register Title | Medicare Program; Changes to the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Rates Due to Court Decision. Document Number: 2024-22765 |
|---|---|
| Course SKU | FR-24-200-1 |
| Why This Course Is Important | Without this course, you might struggle to apply the new wage index values and risk non-compliance penalties, affecting hospital revenue streams. |