Summary

GAO reviewed the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) new rule on inpatient psychiatric facilities prospective payment system payment update for rate year beginning July 1, 2007 (RY 2008). GAO found that (1) this notice updates the prospective payment rates for Medicare inpatient psychiatric facilities; and (2) with the exception of the 60-day period prior to the effective date, CMS complied with applicable requirements in promulgating the rule.