RD270 - Freestanding Birth Centers - Potential for Medicaid Facility Reimbursement -- October 3, 2013

  • Published: 2013
  • Author: Department of Health and Department of Medical Assistance Services
  • Enabling Authority: Letter Request from Joint Commission on Health Care

Executive Summary:
The Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) requested, via a letter dated April 9, 2013, that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) review the potential for licensure or recognition of freestanding birth centers for the purpose of Medicaid facility reimbursement.