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 end of the year provides a good opportunity for us all to reflect on the many accomplishments and challenges we’ve experienced together as a field. AHA member hospitals and health systems continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and dedication to caring, all while facing the headwinds of…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 16 released its proposed standards for qualified health plans (QHPs) offered through the health insurance marketplaces for 2025.
AHA is launching a national initiative to reaffirm hospital and health system leadership and commitment to patient safety.
The AHA Nov. 15 released its 2024 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 scan also offers valuable insights and practical recommendations to…
The Centers for Medicare…
The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury issued Oct. 27 a comprehensive proposed rule intended to improve how the No Surprises Act (NSA) independent dispute resolution (IDR) process functions in response to feedback and challenges shared by stakeholders as well as in…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 2 released its calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule. The rule increases OPPS rates by a net 3.1% in CY 2024 compared to CY 2023. The rule also includes…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 2 issued a final rule that updates physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2024. The rule also includes policies related to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and the Quality Payment Program (QPP), both of…
Following last year’s unanimous Supreme Court decision in favor of the AHA and others, the Department of Health and Human Services Nov. 2 issued a final rule outlining the agency’s remedy for the unlawful payment cuts to certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 1 issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 final rule for the home health (HH) prospective payment systems (PPS).