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Newsletter Vol. 4, No. 21
New Jersey Medicaid·NJ·Provider Notice
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New reimbursement methodology and policies have been established for patient day calculations at Medicare-certified hospitals. This affects how hospitals bill for inpatient stays and may impact referral patterns and discharge planning coordination with outpatient providers.
Action Required
Review the complete policy document at https://www.njmmis.com/documentDownload.aspx?document=4-21.pdf to understand specific changes to hospital reimbursement that may affect patient referrals and discharge coordination. Monitor for any changes in hospital discharge patterns that could impact outpatient scheduling.