Hospitals get $2.9B increase in Medicare inpatient pay
HHS has finalized the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) rule. The rule will increase operating payment rates for acute care hospitals by about 2.9%, or $2.9 billion, as long as facilities meet quality and EHR reporting requirements.