Changes in Transitional Outpatient Payments (TOP) for Rural Sole Community Hospitals and Small Rural Hospitals for 2006
Hold harmless transitional outpatient payments (TOPs) shall continue for services rendered through December 31, 2008, for rural hospitals having 100 or fewer beds, in accordance with the provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 24, 2006
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