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AHA, Other Associations to Senate Finance Committee on Markup of Drug Pricing Bill
The AHA, AAMC and FAH agree with the Committee’s goal of reducing the price of drugs, and applaud many of the steps outlined in the description of the Chairman’s Mark of the Prescription Drug
AHA voices support for Social Determinants Accelerator Act
Reps. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Jim McGovern, D-Mass., and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., today introduced AHA-supported legislation that would provide planning grants and technical assistance to help states and communities address the social determinants of health for high-need Medicaid patients.
Rep. Kilmer urges Congress to act on bill to restore HOPD policy
Rep. Derek Kilmer, D- Wash., today urged support for his legislation – the Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone Act (H.R. 2552) – which would prevent payment reductions for hospital outpatient clinic visit services furnished in off-campus provider-based departments that are grandfathered under Section 603 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.
Hospital associations: HCAHPS survey needs updates
The patient experience survey required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for all U.S. hospitals needs modernizing, according to a paper released today by the AHA and other national hospital associations, citing falling response rates after 10 years in the field and incomplete topic coverage.
Modernizing the HCAHPS Survey
We found that PELs strongly support patient experience measurement and its use as an indicator of quality. However, there is wide consensus among PELs on the need to modernize the HCAHPS survey to reflect the changes in health care delivery and information technology and the shift in patient expectations. This paper delves into a variety of recommendations derived by PELs across different types of hospitals and health systems for modernizing the HCAHPS survey.
NGA issues report on state strategies to address surprise medical bills
The National Governors Association yesterday issued a report on state strategies to protect consumers from surprise medical bills.