CMS releases final rule on CJR model: 5 things to know
Becker's Healthcare April 30, 2021
CMS published a final rule April 29 to extend and update its Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model.
Five things to know:
1. The final rule extends the CJR model for three performance years: from October 2021 through December 2024. However, the extension only pertains to hospitals in mandatory regions of the program.
2. A definition of CJR episode now includes lower extremity joint replacement procedures performed in the hospital outpatient department.
3. Target price calculation was changed under the rule. The basis for the target price will...