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Could New Government Regulations Lead To Increased Use Of Physical Restraints?
Over the past 20 years, the health care system has made tremendous progress in reducing the use of physical restraints among hospitalized elderly patients, a positive change that has had numerous numerous ripple effects, improving outcomes, maintaining mobility and preserving dignity and independence for these individuals. But, a new Congressional mandate changing hospital reimbursement made by the U.S.
CMS Announces Series Of Proposed Regulations, Including Payment Cuts
CMS last week announced a series of proposed regulations, including a proposal to reduce Medicare payments for inpatient hospital care by 0.5% in fiscal year 2010, CQ HealthBeat reports. The agency said the proposed cut primarily is the result of adjustments for excessive payments to hospitals in past years.
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