Variation in Prescribed Medication Costs, Method of Collection and Impact on Skilled Nursing Facility Casemix Technical Expert Panel Briefing Materials Preliminary Findings
Guidance for potential refinements to the RUG classification system with particular emphasis on the care needs of medically complex Medicare beneficiaries and the variation in non-therapy ancillary services.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 28, 2000
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