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AHA urges suspension of certain fraud and abuse laws
The AHA has urged the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General and Department of Justice to temporarily suspend enforcement of both the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute to enable hospitals and health systems to “efficiently meet the demands of the public health crisis and compensate referring physicians and their family members.”
CMS urged to allow all hospitals to elect alternate payment options
AHA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow all hospitals to elect to receive periodic interim payments or accelerated payments immediately, and with minimal administrative barriers.
McConnell introduces COVID-19 response bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (S. 3548) . The bill is the third large-scale congressional effort in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Perspective: Our Health Care Heroes Are Driving the Response to Coronavirus
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack provides perspective on how our country's frontline health care providers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
AHA unveils new COVID-19 cyber resources
The AHA has released a compendium of resources for hospitals and health systems related to cybersecurity threats during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KFF tool provides state-level data on COVID-19 cases
The Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new, regularly updated tool for tracking coronavirus policy actions, along with data on current cases and deaths, and state-level data on health coverage and provider capacity.
USP issues compounding guidance
U.S. Pharmacopeia issued guidance on strategies for conserving sterile compounding personal protective equipment and for compounding alcohol-based hand sanitizers to address consumer shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CMS issues new FAQs on Medicaid/CHIP, catastrophic health plan coverage
CMS updated its FAQ for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program agencies, answering questions related to flexibilities related to managed care, benefits, financing, Section 1115 demonstrations, and Section 1135 waivers offered as part of the president’s declaration of a national emergency.
Moody’s: Hospital financial outlook negative as coronavirus constrains cash flow
Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook for the U.S. nonprofit hospital and health care sector from stable to negative, saying revenue will likely decline as hospitals cancel elective surgeries and other services to prepare for a surge of coronavirus cases.
AONL CEO attends White House meeting on COVID-19
Robyn Begley, CEO of AHA’s American Organization for Nursing Leadership, attended a White House meeting with President Trump, Vice President Pence, members of the Coronavirus Task Force and leadership from national nursing organizations to discuss nursing’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.