HealthIT Answers July 25, 2022
And Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS 1772-P)
On July 15, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (@CMSGov) proposed Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) services. The calendar year (CY) 2023 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and ASC Payment System Proposed Rule is published annually and will have a 60-day comment period, which will end on September 13, 2022. The final rule will be issued in early November.
In addition to proposing payment rates, this year’s rule includes proposals that align with several key goals of the Administration, including advancing health equity in rural areas, promoting competition in the health care system, and promoting safe, effective, and patient-centered care....