While CMS proposes a 2.4% payment increase and maintains the current SNF PPS structure, the real story is in data and oversight.
From mandatory MDS reporting across all payers to a dramatically shortened submission timeline, CMS is building a more real-time, comprehensive view of SNF performance.
At the same time, growing focus on case-mix integrity signals future reimbursement pressure tied to coding practices.
This infographic outlines the policy changes shaping operations, reimbursement, and compliance.
