What impact do the recent CMS updates to the Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) have on emergency preparedness and cardiac care, particularly in hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals?
While the updates primarily affect obstetrical services, CMS is refining the Conditions of Participation (CoP) to improve emergency readiness in hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Enhanced emergency preparedness benefits cardiology services, particularly in critical access hospitals, by ensuring that these facilities are better equipped to respond to emergencies that could also involve cardiac patients.
These updates to OPPS represent a major step toward expanding access to comprehensive care, promoting non-opioid pain management strategies, and improving payments for high-cost diagnostic services. Each change has the potential to significantly improve cardiac care in various healthcare settings, particularly for vulnerable populations, while advancing sustainable practices in diagnostic imaging and treatment accessibility.
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