Medicare Advantage Denials: A Threat to Inpatient Rehabilitation and Patient Outcomes
Overview of Medicare Advantage Denials
Medicare Advantage denials pose severe challenges for patients seeking necessary treatments. As reported by the HHS Office of Inspector General, these denials can lead to poor patient outcomes and heightened taxpayer costs.
Consequences for Patients
Denials further complicate access to inpatient rehabilitation services. The CMS 2024 rule may lead to a cascade of issues within provider networks, limiting accountability and support for patients.
Importance of Accountability
- Improving patient outcomes must remain a priority.
- Prior authorization processes need reevaluation to better serve individuals.
- Taxpayer costs will continue to rise without effective accountability measures.
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