Preliminary findings released by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission show that maximized coding may have increased statewide commercial spending for inpatient services by nearly 11% between 2013 and 2018.
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BMJ study latest to claim readmission reductions may be misleading
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Hospitals may be trying to avoid readmitting patients in order to sidestep CMS penalties under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, according to a new study published in The BMJ.
Massachusetts study suggests maximized coding may be driving increased inpatient hospital spending
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Preliminary findings released by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission show that maximized coding may have increased statewide commercial spending for inpatient services by nearly 11% between 2013 and 2018.
 

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