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 and the Treasury Department October 22, issued updated guidance for states seeking a Section 1332 waiver of certain Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
Special Bulletin: DHS Issues Proposed Rule on Impact of Public Benefit Receipt on Immigration Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Sept. 22 announced a proposed rule that could limit legal immigrants’ future immigration status, such as ability to get a green card or become a citizen, based on their receipt of public benefits. The rule would expand the types of programs that can…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Aug. 9 issued a rule proposing changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and provisions relating to Medicare payments to providers of services and suppliers participating in accountable care organizations (ACOs) under the MSSP.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services August 2 issued a final rule for the long-term care hospital prospective payment system for fiscal year (FY) 2019. In general, this rule takes effect Oct. 1; however, some key provisions were finalized for implementation in FYs 2020 and 2021.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 2 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS final rule for fiscal year (FY) 2019. View select highlights of the proposed rule related to the inpatient PPS.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 31 issued final rules for the inpatient rehabilitation facility and the skilled nursing facility prospective payment systems for fiscal year 2019.
AHA Special Bulletin that highlights the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' calendar year 2019 outpatient prospective payment system/ambulatory surgical center proposed rule.
Please see the AHA Special Bulletin for a summary of the rule, including key takeaways for hospital and health system leaders, as well as AHA’s reaction.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 2 issued a proposed rule that would update home health prospective payment system payments for calendar year 2019 and change the HH quality reporting program.