7 Things to Know About the Two-Midnight Rule
The Two-Midnight Rule is a Medicare policy determining when inpatient admissions are appropriate for payment under Medicare Part A. This rule is crucial for hospitals, physicians, and healthcare administrators to understand, as it significantly impacts hospital payment and beneficiary cost-sharing. Understanding and complying with the Two-Midnight Rule is essential for healthcare providers to ensure appropriate Medicare billing and to avoid potential financial penalties. Specific actions are needed, ...