IRF Update on Rules, Audits, Quality Reporting and More

The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) continues, driving a lot of turbulence and uncertainty in the world of inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). What’s the latest on PHE-related rule changes and suspensions? Which audit entities are actively engaged with IRFs, and what are they targeting? Which waivers and flexibilities remain in effect? When will certain quality reporting requirements (QRPs) be implemented?

With payments and regulatory compliance at stake, you need reliable, well-articulated answers to these and other questions — exactly what you’ll get from this exclusive RACmonitor webcast. Our go-to expert for IRF updates, Angela Phillips, will walk you through the latest developments, along with a look at what may be coming, and she’ll explain how you can mitigate the impacts on your operations, care delivery and payments.

Why This is Relevant:

We get it. You have a lot on your plate, complicated by all the twists and turns spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t exempt your IRF from aligning with current payer and regulatory rules. In addition, you need to be aware of current and expected audit activity and your areas of greatest risk. By investing one hour in this RACmonitor webcast, you’ll gain peace of mind knowing you have a firmer grasp on what’s happening and what’s ahead.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the remaining waivers and flexibilities under the continuing COVID-19 PHE
• Understand the potential risks as all audit agencies return to full speed
• Identify the regulatory requirements that may be reinstated once the PHE has ended
• Learn about newly implemented quality reporting requirements and updates to reporting schedules
• Get briefed on the proposed CMS demonstration project requiring review of all IRF claims and the impacts on facilities in the affected states

Who Should Attend:

IRF leadership and staff, including CEOs, CFOs, compliance officers, program directors, directors of inpatient rehab, medical directors, executive directors and program managers.