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 CMS April 24 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system and long-term care hospital PPS proposed rule for fiscal year 2019.
On April 9, CMS issued a final rule and related guidance that will implement the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2019. In the rule, CMS provides details on the benefit and payment parameters for qualified health plan issuers selling in the…
The CMS on April 6 finalized a rule that will update the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug programs for contract year 2019.
On March 23 published a proposed rule that would give states greater flexibility in how they meet certain access to care requirements for the Medicaid program.
The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services, Feb. 20 issued proposed regulations that would expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans.
Congress Feb. 9 passed a budget bill containing a number of provisions important to hospitals and health systems.