Special Bulletin
The American Hospital Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dec. 12 issued a proposed rule that would implement for 2024 the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces. In the rule, CMS proposes changes to the qualified health plan (QHP) network adequacy standards…
For the third consecutive year, Musicians On Call is reaching out in appreciation of hospitals and health systems and their extraordinary teams with a holiday special featuring acclaimed and award-winning artists.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), proposed new regulations that would streamline and reduce the burden associated with health plan prior authorization processes and improve the electronic exchange of health care information.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released new guidance extending an enforcement delay of the uninsured/self-pay good faith estimate convening provider requirements until further rulemaking to establish a standard technology or transaction. Under the No Surprises Act,…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nov. 29 issued a new proposed rule revising the 2020 final rule that established the 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. HHS notes that the proposed rule better aligns…
In this proposed rule, HHS seeks to revise, delete, replace or add regulatory language to the Part 2 regulations to align them with those under HIPAA, as well as to improve clarity or readability. The agency notes that it will issue a separate rule on CARES Act provisions related to…
Hospital and health system leaders can register for a Dec. 6 AHA Advocacy Day event in Washington, D.C. The in-person event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon ET. Attendees also can participate in a networking event on Monday evening, Dec. 5.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376) signed into law Aug. 16, 2022, (Public Law 117-169) makes tax incentives available to hospitals for energy efficient construction and clean energy vehicles.
The AHA today released its 2023 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual snapshot of America’s hospital and health system employment, based on reports, studies and other data sources from leading organizations and researchers.
The AHA Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. ET will host a special webcast to provide hospital and health system leaders with insight on the election results and what they may mean for health care.