What is the most cost-effective
post-acute care setting for rehabilitation after a medical or surgical hospital
stay—an inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or a skilled nursing facility
(SNF)? It is widely assumed that
rehabilitative care in an IRF may be more effective because of its
higher-intensity programs, lower lengths of stay, and fewer readmissions. But, is this the full story?
Key CMMI updates to the EOM The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) released exciting updates to the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) along with a new opportunity for a second cohort of participants. The EOM aims to enhance the quality of care for cancer patients while reducing costs under the Medicare fee-for-service program. The updates come on the heels of lower-than-expected model participation . This blog will discuss key EOM updates, application details, eligibility requirements and important deadlines. New cohort opportunity Request for applications: CMS issued an RFA to recruit a second cohort of participants and payers for the EOM. Timeline: Second cohort start date: July 1, 2025 Second cohort end date: June 30, 2030 Initial performance period start date: July 1, 2023 Model test end date for all participants: June 30, 2030 (extended from June 30, 2028) Notable changes to the EOM model Model extension: The model's duration is extended by two yea