Advisory

To advance the hospital fields progress in meeting the Institute of Medicines Six Aims: care that is safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely and patient-centered, the AHA Board of Trustees has urged the association to make three Strategic Performance Commitments (SPCs) for 2014-2016.
The Food and Drug Administration on April 3 released its draft report outlining a proposed strategy and recommendations on a risk-based regulatory framework for health information technology.
The IRS published in the March 10, 2014 Federal Register two final rules: Information Reporting of Minimum Essential Coverage and Information Reporting by Applicable Large Employers on Health Insurance Coverage Offered Under Employer-Sponsored Plans.