CMS proposes 1.3% pay increase for home health but is ending prepayment of services

Healthcare Finance: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is proposing to give home health agencies a $250 million, or 1.3 percent, Medicare payment increase.

In "significant changes" to the Home Health Prospective Payment System released on Thursday, CMS is also proposing to phase out pre-payments for home health services, have a new home infusion benefit and allow therapist assistants to perform maintenance therapy.

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