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Medicare program; changes to the inpatient hospital prospective payment system and FY 1987 rates--HCFA. Correction of
Federal Register
|September 7, 1986
Abstract:
This document corrects technical errors that appeared in the final rule, published September 3, 1986 (51 FR 31454), that revised the inpatient hospital prospective payment system and set forth the fiscal year 1987 rates for that system.
Insights
This document corrects technical errors in the final rule for the inpatient hospital prospective payment system. It addresses inaccuracies in the fiscal year 1987 rates previously published.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Health Economics
Background:
- The inpatient hospital prospective payment system (PPS) was revised.
- A final rule was published on September 3, 1986 (51 FR 31454).
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct technical errors in the final rule.
- To ensure accuracy in the fiscal year 1987 prospective payment rates.
Main Methods:
- Review of the final rule published September 3, 1986.
- Identification and correction of technical errors.
Main Results:
- Technical errors in the final rule have been identified.
- Corrections are being made to the fiscal year 1987 prospective payment rates.
Conclusions:
- The corrections ensure the accurate implementation of the inpatient hospital prospective payment system.
- Accurate fiscal year 1987 rates are essential for hospital reimbursement.