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…
Hospitals are urged to file by the Sept. 5 deadline comment letters on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed remedy for the unlawful payment cuts to certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
The American Hospital Association today filed its comment letter on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed remedy for the unlawful payment cuts to certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on August 1 issued its final rule for the inpatient and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment systems (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) August 1 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS final rule for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 31 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2024 final rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 27 issued its final rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.
The departments of the Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services July 25 issued a proposed rule related to the enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 17 issued updated regulatory guidance regarding requirements for hospitals to assess patients and hospital environments for risks of patient harm. The guidance will influence how surveyors evaluate hospital compliance with Medicare…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 13 released its calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) proposed rule. The rule would increase OPPS rates by a net 2.8% in CY 2024 compared to CY 2023. The rule also…