After this session, you will be able to:

Understand the current Medicare legislative and regulatory developments relevant to rural hospitals.

Identify special Medicare reimbursement provisions applicable to rural hospitals, such as sole community hospital, rural referral center and Medicare dependent hospital criteria.

Measure Medicare profitability under PPS and how the accurate reporting of costs on the Medicare cost report can affect reimbursement.

Implement strategies to ensure you receive the Mecicare reimbursement you've earned.