Aug 2, 2022 | Behavioral, Inpatient Psych
CMS Finalized FY23 IPF Policy Updates: The rule finalized a +3.8% updated payment rates and establishes a permanent 5% cap in inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPF) payments related to changes in wage index. Click to read more.
May 24, 2022 | Behavioral, Medicare, Medicare Advantage
BRG proprietary analysis of 2019 claims data indicates that MA beneficiaries receive fewer mental services and have lower overall spend on these services than FFS enrollees, despite a much higher proportion of mental depressive disorder diagnoses. Click to read more.
May 17, 2022 | Behavioral, Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule
Psychiatry & Psychology/Counseling: Recent developments in Psychiatry, Psychology and Counseling include mostly positive Medicare FFS reimbursement trends. Behavioral health needs have increased dramatically in past 2 years due to COVID-19; the space is likely to continue to evolve as need remains high. Click to read more.
Apr 12, 2022 | Behavioral, Inpatient Psych
CMS Proposes +2.7% Rate Update For IPFs For FY 2023: CMS has proposed Medicare policy updates for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) in fiscal year 2023. The rule proposes a +2.7% update and to establish a permanent 5% cap in IPF payments related to changes in wage index. Click to read more.
Mar 22, 2022 | Substance Abuse
A recent review of Medicaid data presented to Congress by the Department of Health and Human Services shows which beneficiaries receive care for substance use disorder (SUD) and the types of services they are receiving. While acute care remains the most common service that beneficiaries receive, data showed a slight decrease in percentage points of individuals with an SUD receiving those services, while there was a large increase in use of MAT services between 2018 and 2019. Click to read more.
Aug 10, 2021 | Behavioral, Inpatient Rehab (IRF), Medicare, Post-Acute Care, Substance Abuse
Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF): CMS's FY2022 final rule for the IRF payment system finalizes a +1.9% update and does not include any major policy changes. Click to read more.
