The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 16 issued its fiscal year 2021 proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system. The agency's proposal includes a 2.5% increase of IRF payments, relative to FY 2020, which would be a net increase of approximately $270 million. Download the AHA Regulatory Advisory for a detailed summary of the proposed rule.

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