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What's the reimbursement system for SNFs? A guide to PDPM and payment

Since 2019, the Medicare reimbursement system for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) has fundamentally shifted from a volume-based model to one centered on individual patient needs. This change, known as the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), aims to improve payment accuracy and tailor compensation to the complexity of a resident's care, not just the quantity of services provided.