CMS Proposes Nationwide Expansion of Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed to reestablish and expand the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model through a new "Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded" (CJR-X) Model. If finalized, the proposal would significantly broaden CMS's episode‑based payment initiatives for hip and knee replacement procedures and would require participation by most acute care hospitals nationwide beginning October 1, 2027.... By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP