Avoiding the Readmission Nickel and Dime Trap

By Dana Spector, Associate Managing Editor, AHC Media

CMS requires a number of discharge planning policies and procedures, which must be followed for all patients, not just those on Medicare or Medicaid. By the end of 2016, more than 2,500 hospitals will have forfeited $428 million because of high readmission numbers. Optimal discharge planning can help prevent unnecessary readmissions and financial penalization.

On May 5, AHC Media will host a webinar during which attendees will learn about the final surveyor worksheet for assessing compliance with the CMS hospital CoPs for discharge planning. State and federal surveyors use this worksheet on all survey activity in hospitals assessing compliance with the discharge planning standards. Our expert will explain in detail why discharge planning is not only important to ensure compliance with the CMS standards but also for CMS reimbursement.

Join us on Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT for "CMS Discharge Planning Worksheet and Standards" so you can prevent future costly penalties. Please click here to learn more and register for this valuable event.