Method of Payment and Cost Settlement for Inpatient Services for Hospitals Participating under the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration
This memorandum provides the payment methodology for Round 4 of the demonstration, the list of participating hospitals, the periods of performance for all hospitals, the methodology for establishing enhanced interim payments and conducting final cost report settlements, and requirements for the MACs with regard to collaborating with a separate audit contractor.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 27, 2022
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