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CMS issues new guidance for states applying for Section 1332 waivers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Department of the Treasury today issued revised guidance for states seeking a Section 1332 waiver of certain Affordable Care Act requirements.
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CMS announces Medicaid model for pregnant women with opioid disorders

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch a Medicaid payment model next fall that aims to improve care and reduce expenditures for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorders.
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Court hears oral arguments in AHA challenge of Medicare appeals backlog

AHA and member hospitals yesterday told a federal court that court-ordered targets for reducing the backlog of Medicare appeals at the Administrative Law Judge level remain crucial for ensuring a maintenance of effort by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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CMS reports on 2019 plans at HealthCare.gov; window-shopping begins

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today updated the window-shopping feature at HealthCare.gov to allow consumers to preview 2019 health plans and prices before open enrollment begins Nov. 1.
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AHA-supported bill would expand data to improve maternal health

AHA today voiced support for the Maternal Health Accountability Act (S. 1112).
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AHA lawsuit prompts HHS proposal to implement 340B ceiling price rule Jan. 1

The Department of Health and Human Services today proposed implementing on Jan. 1 its final rule on 340B drug ceiling prices and civil monetary penalties for manufacturers.
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Court rules for AHA in Medicare appeals backlog case

A federal court today ruled in favor of the AHA and its member hospital plaintiffs, and reinstated a mandamus order establishing annual deadline-based targets for reducing the backlog of Medicare appeals at the Administrative Law Judge level.
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In OPPS final rule, CMS phases in clinic visit cuts, expands 340B reductions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued its calendar year 2019 outpatient prospective payment and ambulatory surgical center final rule, which updates hospital OPPS rates by 1.35 percent in CY 2019 compared to CY 2018.
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AHA opposes tariffs imposed on medical equipment, products

The AHA opposes tariffs that have been imposed on medical equipment and medical products imported from China that are used in hospitals, as well as potential tariffs under consideration that would impact the health care field.    
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CDC director says Ebola outbreak in Congo may not be containable

The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become so serious that international public health experts should consider that it may not be able to be brought under control and it could become entrenched.