How has the two-midnight rule impacted the design and operations of healthcare?Has it influenced what types of delivery structures healthcare systems are developing?
WK 1 625 Operational issues in healthcare
Medicare two-midnight rule
This rule established a Medicare payment policy regarding the benchmark criteria that should be used when determining whether inpatient admission is reasonable and payable under Medicare Part A. … Medicare Part A payment is generally not appropriate for hospital stays not expected to span at least two midnights.
Fact Sheet from CMS on 2 Midnight Rule
Medicare Learning Network 2-Midnight Rule Updated 2019 PDF
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Continue to explore and research the issues of planning and managing the business of healthcare throughout the course. We’ve selected key issues you will encounter in your profession in healthcare. There are others you will be introduced to or are already familiar with in your profession. Please take the initiative to explore them as a part of the discussions and in your assignments.
1. How has the two-midnight rule impacted the design and operations of healthcare?
2. How effective has this policy been in curbing costs?
3. Has it influenced what types of delivery structures healthcare systems are developing?
