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CMS announces new repayment terms for Accelerated and Advance Payment programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced new repayment terms for payments received under its Accelerated and Advance Payment programs, including a longer time period before repayment, lower recoupment rates during repayment, lower interest on remaining unpaid balance, and additional repayment flexibilities.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on many things … good and bad … in our country

The good — our society clearly recognizes the vital role our hospitals and health systems play in our nation’s critical infrastructure and how important they are to our communities’ health and safety. The bad — we have seen an increase in the frequency, severity and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health systems.
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Identifying Improvement Opportunities for a Telemetry Monitoring Program 

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Advisory
Member

Regulatory Advisory: SAMHSA Issues Proposed Rule on 42 CFR Part 2

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Aug. 22 issued a proposed rule to amend sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that dictate restrictions on how federally assisted alcohol or drug abuse programs may use and share patient information.
Letter/Comment
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DHS Urged to Exclude J-1 Visa Physicians from Proposed Rule Change

The AHA joined five other national medical groups in urging the Department of Homeland Security to exclude foreign national physicians in the J-1 visa program from a proposed change to the process for extending certain non-immigrant visa stays in the United States.
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FY 2021 Updates Part 2: ICD-10-PCS Codes and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Learn about highlights of key ICD-10-PCS code changes, such as: ​​Brachytherapy; Intravascular Ultrasound Assisted Thrombolysis; Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy; Insertion of Subcutaneous Pump System For Ascites Drainage; Intramedullary Sustained Compression Joint Fusion; Transfusion Stem Cell Progenitor Cells; Fluorescence Imaging of Hepatobiliary System; Intraoperative Radiation Therapy; and New Technology X Codes.
Other Cybersecurity Reports
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HC3 Threat Briefing TLP White - TrueFighter and RDP Access, Oct. 8, 2020

RDP access allows individuals to remotely connect with specific devices and networks.
Testimony
Public

AHA Statement On Improving the Coordination and Quality of Substance Use Disorder Treatment

AHA expresses strong support for legislation that would allow responsible sharing of patient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment information and prevent inappropriate
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AHA, Others Urge Support for Legislation to Align 42 CFR Part 2 with HIPAA

The AHA and more than 40 health care organizations yesterday urged Congress to include legislation that would align 42 CFR Part 2 with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act as part of legislation to address the opioid crisis.
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AHRMM20+ Conference & Exhibition

Mark your calendar to join us for AHRMM20+. This new and innovative virtual event will offer the same top-quality education, networking and resources as AHRMM's in-person events.