The Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model is here!
Medicare has implemented the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model as of April 1st, 2016! Yep, as if the DRG system and calculation of the payments was not confusing enough, now MS-DRGs 469 and 470 just got more interesting. In an attempt to increase the quality, efficacy and cost of care, Medicare is bundling payments for an episode of care to incentivize hospitals, physicians, rehabilitation facilities, manufactures and other providers to work together. Patr