Ipps news

IPPS stands for Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems, which is a payment system used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to pay hospitals for the care they provide to Medicare patients.

Here are some recent news and updates related to IPPS:

  1. 2022 IPPS Final Rule: On November 30, 2021, CMS released the 2022 IPPS Final Rule, which updates the payment rates and policies for inpatient hospital services. The rule includes changes to the payment rates, quality reporting requirements, and other policies.
  2. IPPS Payment Rates: The 2022 IPPS payment rates will increase by 2.5% compared to the 2021 rates. This increase is based on the hospital market basket update, which is a measure of the overall increase in hospital costs.
  3. Quality Reporting Requirements: The 2022 IPPS Final Rule includes new quality reporting requirements for hospitals, including measures related to patient safety, readmissions, and patient experience.
  4. Value-Based Purchasing: The 2022 IPPS Final Rule also includes updates to the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program, which aims to tie hospital payments to quality and efficiency metrics.
  5. Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program: The 2022 IPPS Final Rule includes updates to the HAC Reduction Program, which aims to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and associated costs.
  6. IPPS and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the healthcare system, including hospitals. The 2022 IPPS Final Rule includes provisions to help hospitals respond to the pandemic, such as increased funding for COVID-19 testing and treatment.
  7. IPPS and the 21st Century Cures Act: The 2022 IPPS Final Rule also includes updates related to the 21st Century Cures Act, which aims to improve the healthcare system by promoting innovation, reducing regulatory burdens, and improving patient care.

These are just a few examples of recent news and updates related to IPPS. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend checking out the CMS website or other reputable healthcare news sources.