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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it will distribute $10 billion from the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to hospitals that serve a disproportionate number of Medicaid patients or provide large amounts of uncompensated care.
HHS Requesting Additional Data from Hospitals to Help Determine Distribution of Some CARES Act Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday announced in an email that it is planning an additional $10 billion distribution of funds to hospitals that have been particularly affected by the increased burden of caring for those with COVID-19. To inform how these funds are…
This document outlines changes made by the Food and Drug Administration to its policy governing the decontamination and reuse of certain respirators during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The Senate yesterday approved by unanimous consent the AHA-supported Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010) to allow more leeway for small business loans during the COVID-19 crisis. The House passed the bill last week, and President Trump is expected to sign it.
CMS Issued New Guidance for States on the Medicaid Optional Uninsured COVID-19 Testing (XXIII) Group
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on June 2 for states implementing the Medicaid Optional Uninsured COVID-19 Testing (XXIII) Group, established by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) today announced several COVID-19 related modifications to current and future CMMI alternative payment models (APMs). The adjustments are captured in a summary table and are related to the models’ financial methodologies, quality reporting…
The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced that the next deadline for submitting data to inform the agency’s distribution of its supply of remdesivir is Monday, June 8 at 8 p.m. ET. HHS is requesting the same data as last month’s remdesivir request – that is, the number of…
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack today issued the following statement in response to the killing of George Floyd and the unrest throughout the country.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury recently released two interim final rules that provide additional guidance to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders and borrowers. The guidance primarily relates to the rules and process for applying for loan forgiveness…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) May 22 released its final rule implementing policy changes for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans contract year 2021.