“Two Midnight” rule is here to stay – partially
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced proposed changes to the highly controversial “Two Midnight” rule that governs... Read More
MedPAC recommends “Two Midnight Rule” be withdrawn
In its June 2015 Report to Congress, MedPAC reviewed hospital short-stay policy issues and provided several recommendations to reduce these issues. Hospital... Read More
NOTICE Act to inform about observation status passes House
On March 16, 2015, The Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act passed the House of Representatives. H.R.... Read More
“Two Midnight” Rule on its Way to Court
The American Hospital Association (AHA) issued a press release that it has filed two lawsuits challenging the controversial “two midnight” stay requirement... Read More
CMS Clarifies Two Midnight Rule (Again) with New Guidance Letter (2/24)
On February 24th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a guidance letter regarding its controversial Two Midnight Rule that... Read More
CMS Open Door Forum Clarifies Hospital “Two Midnight Rule” for Inpatient Stays
During a special Open Door Forum held Thursday, September 26, 2013, “Final Rule CMS-1599-F: Discussion of the Hospital Inpatient Admission Order and... Read More
Observation Stay Lawsuit Dismissed in Court, Leaving Many with Out of Pocket Costs
The Medicare observation stay “loophole” has been frustrating to both hospitals and Medicare beneficiaries for the past several years. The three day... Read More
CMS Clarifies Payments with “Two Midnight Rule” for Hospital Admissions
Earlier in August, CMS published a final rule on hospital inpatient admissions (among other items), providing clarity on how payments will be... Read More