CMS: Dialysis Pay-for-Performance Rule Effective February 4

On December 29, CMS issued a final rule that establishes a pay-for-performance program for dialysis facilities. The program will go into effect on February 4.

The rule outlined performance standards, scoring methodology and payment reductions (of up to 2 percent) for facilities whose performance isn't in line with the standards.

Eligible dialysis centers will be evaluated using their 2010 performance. Payment adjustments will be applied to Medicare in 2012.

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