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Fact Sheets
Member

Fact Sheets and Talking Points on Surprise Billing Legislation

This is a collection of Fact Sheets and Talking Points documents that the AHA has released on Surprise Medical Billing Legislation.
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in November 2019 issued the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR) that would significantly change state Medicaid program financing and supplemental payments for providers.
Special Bulletin
Member

Special Bulletin: CMS Issues Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021

The CMS Jan. 31 issued a proposed rule that would implement the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces (or “exchanges”) for 2021.
Special Bulletin
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Special Bulletin: CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage, Part D for 2021

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Feb. 5 issued a proposed rule and the second part of the Advanced Notice, which would make policy and technical changes to the Medicare Part C and D programs, including the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, the Medicaid Program, the Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
News

HRSA announces funding to expand SUD services in rural communities

Public and private entities can apply for $1 million grants for a three-year period to enhance or expand opioid and other substance use disorder services in high-risk rural communities, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced.
News

Report looks at risks, benefits, choice across maternal care settings

There is no risk-free setting for giving birth, whether at home, a birth center or a hospital, according to a report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Each birth setting has both risks and benefits, the study committee found. 
News

House panel holds hearing on proposals to lower drug costs

The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a hearing on proposals to lower drug prices and promote new cures. 
Event

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference 2020

The American Hospital Association’s 2020 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 2-5, Phoenix, AZ, b brings together top practitioners and thinkers to share strategies and resources for accelerating the shift to a more integrated and sustainable rural health system. We’ll examine the most significant operational, financial and environmental challenges and present innovative approaches that will enable you to transform your organization’s care delivery model and business practices.
Resources
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USP <800> Checklist for Hospital and Health System Leadership

A list of items to consider in preparing to comply with new standards for the handling of hazardous drugs set forth in USP general Chapter 800.
Letter/Comment
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AHA Letter of Support for Bill that Would Provide Regulatory Relief to Small, Rural Hospitals

AHA expressed support for legislation that would permanently extend the enforcement moratorium on direct supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services provided in critical access hos