Minnesota SF2073 modifies hospital payment rates, considering specific services and payment methodologies.

Minnesota SF2073 amends hospital payment rates for inpatient services, effective November 1, 2014. It mandates the commissioner to consider the impact of rates on pediatric, behavioral health, trauma, transplant, and other specialized services. Payment rates are rebased every two years, incorporating cost and payment methodologies similar to Medicare. Critical access hospitals use a cost-based methodology, while other hospitals use a diagnosis-related group (DRG) methodology. The bill ensures budget neutrality and adjusts rates based on hospital costs and payment tiers.

Minnesota SF2073 modifies hospital payment rates, considering specific services and payment methodologies.

Minnesota SF2073 amends hospital payment rates for inpatient services, effective November 1, 2014. It mandates the commissioner to consider the impact of rates on pediatric, behavioral health, trauma, transplant, and other specialized services. Payment rates are rebased every two years, incorporating cost and payment methodologies similar to Medicare. Critical access hospitals use a cost-based methodology, while other hospitals use a diagnosis-related group (DRG) methodology. The bill ensures budget neutrality and adjusts rates based on hospital costs and payment tiers.