Understanding Aetna’s New Level of Severity Inpatient Payment Policy

Hospitals and health systems across the country are preparing for a significant shift in how Aetna reimburses certain inpatient stays. Aetna’s Level of Severity Inpatient Payment Policy, which went into effect January 1, 2026, (updated from the original effective date of November 15, 2025) introduced a new framework for evaluating and reimbursing urgent or emerging […]

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