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AHA urges CMS to rescind recent ‘mid-build exception’ denials
AHA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to rescind its recent audit determinations denying hospitals a mid-build exception to site-neutral payment under the 21st Century Cures Act.
FBI releases ransomware alert, annual report on internet crime
The FBI released an alert on Mamba ransomware, which uses an open source encryptions software to encrypt and restrict access to a victim’s entire drive, including the operating system.
CMS issues interpretive guidance for burden reduction rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released interpretive guidance for emergency preparedness provisions in its 2019 final rule reducing certain regulatory burdens for providers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Senate sends president bill extending Paycheck Protection Program
The Senate voted 92-7 to pass and send to the president legislation (H.R. 1799) to extend the Paycheck Protection Program through June 30. The president is expected to sign the bill, which will allow applications through May 31. Without the extension, the program would expire March 31.
CMS lifts suspension of survey activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the immediate resumption of survey activities for all complaints.
AHA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Storage Requirements Infographic
AHA releases an infographic with storage requirements for the three FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
Perspective: Building Vaccine Confidence
As more vaccine supplies become available and more jurisdictions expand priority categories or do away with them altogether, hospitals and health systems continue to work overtime to serve as access points.
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AHA Urges CMS to Rescind Recent “Mid-Build Exception” Denials
In a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the AHA expresses concerns about the recent denials of our members’ requests for a “mid-build exception.” These denials result in inappropriately reduced payment rates for items and services furnished by certain off-campus provider-based departments (PBDs) that first billed Medicare for services furnished on or after Nov. 2, 2015.
Supporting new moms in the time of COVID-19
While COVID-19 has impacted routine medical visits and non-emergency procedures, people are still giving birth and in need of support. Across the country, hospitals and health systems are implementing COVID-19 response plans that are shaping birth plans and experiences for expectant mothers and their families.