Grandfather Clauses and Medical Transition—Proposed CMS Rules Should Consider Exceptions

Key Points

• The viewpoint explores the need for grandfather clauses in CMS guidelines to support current patients receiving pediatric medical interventions.
• Analysis of CMS guidelines regarding medical transitions
• Discussion of potential implications for current patients
• Evaluation of grandfather clause applications in healthcare
• Proposes the adoption of grandfather clauses to allow continuity of care for existing patients.
• Highlights the potential disruption to care without such provisions.