Kaiser Health News writes: More than 1,600 hospitals will earn the rewards, federal officials announce, but that is about 200 fewer than in 2016. In addition, the number of hospitals being penalized under the program is growing. Medicare officials also announce final rules for hospital off-site facilities and choose new private contractors to audit hospital billing.
Read more: http://khn.org/morning-breakout/medicare-bonuses-for-quality-care-going-to-fewer-hospitals-in-2017/