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Extension of Medicare Provisions

Published 04/30/2025

The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 extended certain Medicare provisions through September 30, 2025 including but not limited to:

Increased inpatient hospital payment adjustment for certain low-volume hospitals
Medicare-dependent hospital program
Certain telehealth flexibilities

See the complete list of provision extensions in the Act.

Resource: Thursday, March 27, 2025, MLN Connects Newsletter

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