Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 on Long-Term Care Hospitals

March 6, 2014

Complimentary Webinar

With the enactment of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, long-term care hospitals (LTCH) will experience significant changes to the manner in which these hospitals deliver and are reimbursed for care.

Topics

  • An explanation of the newly created site-neutral payment policy and impact on the LTCH Prospective Payment System and resulting industry changes
  • A discussion of 25% Rule payment relief
  • Impact of the new moratorium on LTCH beds and facilities and trends in industry growth and consolidation
  • Reconciling legislative changes with MedPAC proposals for chronically critically ill patients

Speakers

  • Rochelle M. Archuleta, Senior Associate Director, Policy Development – Post Acute Care, American Hospital Association
  • Robert Desotelle, MHA, Chief Executive Officer, Asheville Specialty Hospital
  • Pamela Bell, RN, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer, Presence Holy Family Medical Center
  • Jason S. Greis, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
  • Mary C. DeBartolo, Associate, McGuireWoods LLP