How Partners HealthCare’s miscalculations altered Medicare payments nationwide

(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Fifty-six Massachusetts hospitals received Medicare overpayments and hospitals across the nation received underpayments because Boston-based Partners HealthCare submitted incorrect wage and cost data for 19-bed Nantucket (Mass.) Cottage Hospital, according to a recent report from HHS’ Office of Inspector General. Continue reading article here…

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