The organization’s desired changes include that CMS:
1. Change the scope of the proposed requirements so either discharge plans or discharge instructions can be provided in certain instances to better align discharge planning efforts with the needs of each patient.
2. Alter a proposal that would require discharge planning to begin within 24 hours in all cases.
3. Provide flexibility to address the lack of community resources in some areas
4. Revisit cost estimates to reflect the true impact of increasing the discharge planning requirements.
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