McKnight's May 2, 2023
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For years, says skilled nursing reimbursement expert Maureen McCarthy, managed care organizations have gotten away with denying appropriate care and denying or reducing payments to providers using less-than-ideal methods.

But a new federal rule governing Medicare Advantage payments aims to right past wrongs and ensure beneficiaries who need a skilled nursing stay can get it more easily. If it works, providers should also see a smoother path to the pay they’ve earned.

But it’s critical to understand what the new...

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