Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year 2008
This transmittal provides information on the update to the changes to payment to ESRD facilities. They include: 1) a growth update to the drug add-on adjustment to the composite rate; and 2) an update to the wage index adjustments to reflect current wage data, including a revised budget neutrality adjustment.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 07, 2007
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